Canada's Largest Landfill Gas Plant Now Powers 18,000 Homes Annually

Waste Connections of Canada has opened a new renewable natural gas facility at the Ridge Landfill in Chatham-Kent, Ontario. The project marks a significant investment in sustainable energy and local infrastructure. It aims to support both environmental goals and regional economic growth. Construction of the Ridge RNG facility began in 2023. By late 2025, the site was commissioned, with full operations starting in early 2026. The facility will process around 62.6 million cubic metres of landfill gas each year, turning it into pipeline-quality renewable natural gas.

The project includes an RNG injection station and a 5.7-kilometre pipeline linking to Enbridge Gas’s distribution network. At full capacity, it will produce enough renewable gas to heat over 18,000 homes annually. It is also expected to cut greenhouse gas emissions by more than 85,000 tonnes every year.

The opening ceremony drew key figures, including Ontario Ministers Todd McCarthy and Trevor Jones, as well as Chatham-Kent Mayor Darrin Canniff. The nearly $100 million private investment involved many Ontario-based contractors and engineers, boosting local jobs and economic activity. The Ridge RNG facility demonstrates Waste Connections’ focus on practical environmental solutions. It will supply renewable energy to thousands of homes while reducing emissions. The project also strengthens regional employment and infrastructure development.