Key Takeaways
- Waste Connections of Canada has officially opened a renewable natural gas (RNG) facility at the Ridge Landfill in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Ontario, representing nearly $100 million in private investment.
- Developed in partnership with Enbridge Gas, the project includes an RNG injection station and a 5.7-kilometre pipeline connecting the landfill to Enbridge Gas's natural gas distribution system.
- At full capacity, the facility will process approximately 62.6 million cubic metres of landfill gas annually, producing enough RNG to heat more than 18,000 Ontario homes while reducing greenhouse gas emissions by more than 85,000 tonnes per year.
- Construction began in 2023, with commissioning completed in late 2025 and full operations commencing in early 2026.
- The ribbon-cutting was attended by Ontario's Minister of the Environment Todd McCarthy, Minister of Agriculture Trevor Jones, and Chatham-Kent Mayor Darrin Canniff, among other local leaders.
Waste Connections Opens Renewable Natural Gas Facility at Ridge Landfill
Waste Connections of Canada has officially opened a new renewable natural gas facility at the Ridge Landfill in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Ontario. The project, representing nearly $100 million in private investment, converts landfill gas into pipeline-quality renewable natural gas and delivers it through Ontario's existing natural gas distribution infrastructure.
The facility was developed in partnership with Enbridge Gas and includes an RNG injection station connected to Enbridge Gas's distribution system via a 5.7-kilometre pipeline. Construction began in 2023, with the facility commissioned in late 2025 and entering full commercial operation in early 2026.
Scale and Environmental Impact of the Ridge RNG Project
At full capacity, the Ridge facility will process approximately 62.6 million cubic metres of landfill gas annually, upgrading it to pipeline-quality renewable natural gas. The project is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 85,000 tonnes annually and produce enough renewable natural gas to heat more than 18,000 Ontario homes. By injecting RNG into the local distribution network, the project reduces the carbon intensity of energy used by homes, businesses, and vehicle fleets in the region.
Design and construction involved numerous Ontario-based contractors and engineers, supporting regional employment and supply chains throughout the build.
What Project Partners and Officials Said at the Waste Connections Opening
“This project is a great example of the practical, made-in-Ontario solutions that protect our environment while supporting local economic growth. By turning landfill gas into cleaner, renewable energy, the Ridge facility will reduce emissions and advance our circular economy goals – showing how innovation can deliver real results for communities across the province,” said Hon. Todd McCarthy, Ontario Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.
“This significant investment by Waste Connections of Canada demonstrates how innovation is delivering practical environmental solutions for Chatham-Kent. By converting landfill gas into clean, usable energy, the Ridge RNG facility will help reduce emissions and provide farms and businesses with the competitive edge to drive growth,” said Hon. Trevor Jones, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness and MPP for Chatham-Kent–Leamington.
“The Ridge Landfill Renewable Natural Gas Project captures methane that would otherwise go to waste and transforms it into lower-emission energy for homes and businesses. It's a powerful example of what can happen when partners like Enbridge Gas, Waste Connections, governments and the Chatham-Kent community come together with a shared purpose: turning local opportunity into lasting progress,” said Jennifer Burnham, General Manager and Vice President, Enbridge Gas Ontario.
“This facility reflects our commitment to investing in infrastructure that delivers both environmental and economic value. By transforming landfill gas into renewable natural gas, we are helping communities reduce emissions while making better use of existing resources,” said John Snelling, Vice President, Canada Region, Waste Connections of Canada.
