In 1996, landfill gas collection wells were first installed at American Landfill. Today, American Landfill has more than 100 gas collection wells located at the facility. In some areas of the facility, American Landfill has installed a leachate extraction system in conjunction with the landfill gas collection system. This unique design assists in removal of liquids located within the waste and enhances gas production. The leachate removed by this method is transferred to a leachate storage tank by aid of gravity drains located within the waste.