Davenport (Scott County, Iowa), October 7, 2025 – Waste Commission of Scott County, Linwood Mining and Minerals, and Waga Energy announce the start-up of a Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facility at the Scott Area Landfill in Davenport, Iowa, bringing locally sourced energy to the community and reducing on-site emissions.
Waga Energy, a global leader in landfill gas-to-RNG, commissioned a Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) production facility at the Scott Area Landfill in Davenport, Iowa. The landfill is operated by the Waste Commission of Scott County on a Linwood Mining and Minerals property. This innovative facility uses Waga Energy’s patented WAGABOX® technology to upgrade landfill gas into pipeline compliant RNG, injected directly into the MidAmerican Energy pipeline.
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The facility has an installed capacity of over 205,000 MMBtu (60 GWh) of RNG per year, equivalent to the energy contained in about 1.5 million gallons of diesel fuel. Approximately 15,800 tons of CO2 equivalent emissions will be avoided annually due to the displacement of fossil fuels.
Waga Energy designed, built, owns and operates the plant for a 20-year initial term, sharing revenue with the Waste Commission of Scott County to cover their operational expenses, and with Linwood Mining and Minerals, who leases the property to the Commission. Waga Energy will also support the Commission’s ongoing wellfield operations to optimize methane capture and maximize renewable energy production.
The Scott Area Landfill processes around 185,000 tons of waste annually from 17 municipalities and Scott County. The project contributes to the fight against climate change.
A key pillar for the energy transition, RNG is a local, renewable energy source that can substitute fossil-based fuels in transportation, industry, and heating.
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Bryce Stalcup, Executive Director of Waste Commission of Scott County: “We are excited about this private/public partnership tying directly to the Waste Commission’s mission of providing sustainable recycling and waste management solutions that positively impact Scott County. By capturing methane from the Scott Area Landfill and converting it into energy, we’re turning waste into a valuable resource that helps fuel our community and protect our environment.”
Mike Bush, President of Linwood Mining and Minerals: “At Linwood, we believe it’s our responsibility to use our resources wisely – including the land we own. We’re grateful for the forward-thinking leadership of the Waste Commission and Waga Energy in turning environmental challenges into clean energy solutions that benefit our entire region.”
Guénaël Prince, CEO of Waga Energy Inc: “The commissioning of this WAGABOX® unit at the Scott Area Landfill marks an important step forward for Waga Energy, the community, and the Commission. Together, we’re turning landfill gas into reliable, local energy – creating value from waste while reducing local emissions. Waga Energy is proud to support the Commission’s vision and to contribute our expertise to a project that demonstrates the power of public-private collaboration in advancing the energy transition.”
Waste Commission of Scott County is a 28E, inter-governmental agency that was established in 1972 and reorganized in 1990. Our members include 17 communities and Scott County. The Commission, headquartered in Buffalo, Iowa, has planned, sited, built and operates Scott Area Landfill, a synthetically lined Subtitle D landfill that includes leachate collection, recirculation and methane recovery. Learn more: www.wastecom.com
Linwood Mining and Minerals Corporation is a proven leader in the limestone industry. It supplies a complete line of calcium carbonate, lime products, and aggregates to meet individual specifications. The company traces its roots back to 1944 and today ranks as one of the largest limestone mining operations in the United States. It’s part of the McCarthy-Bush Corporation. Learn more: www.linwoodmining.com
Waga Energy (EPA: WAGA) produces competitively priced Renewable Natural Gas (RNG, also known as biomethane) by upgrading landfill gas using a patented purification technology called WAGABOX®. The RNG produced is injected directly into the gas grids that supply individuals and businesses, providing a substitute for natural fossil gas. Waga Energy currently operates 32 RNG production units in France, Spain, Canada and the USA, representing an installed capacity of more than 5.2 million MMBtu (1.5 TWh) per year. To date, Waga Energy has 18 RNG production units under construction worldwide. Each project initiated by Waga Energy contributes to the fight against global warming and helps the energy transition. Waga Energy is listed on Euronext Paris (FR0012532810 – EPA: WAGA). Learn more: https://www.waga-energy.com/en/
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