In the United States (US), Waste Commission of Scott County, Linwood Mining and Minerals Corporation, and Waga Energy Inc., in partnership with the American Biogas Council (ABC), have officially inaugurated a renewable natural gas (RNG) unit at the Scott Area Landfill in Davenport, Iowa (IA).
Commissioned in October 2025, the Scott County RNG plant is operated by Waga Energy, a global leader in landfill gas-to-RNG, and uses Waga Energy’s patented WAGABOX technology to upgrade landfill gas into pipeline-quality RNG.
We are very proud to inaugurate this WAGABOX unit at the Scott Area Landfill: it embodies the power of public-private collaboration and demonstrates Waga Energy’s expertise, through its innovative technology, to develop RNG projects on smaller landfills. Together with the Waste Commission of Scott County and Linwood Mining & Minerals Corp., we’re fighting against climate change and advancing the energy transition. We’re delighted to provide advanced lower-carbon technology that serves the local community, said Guénaël Prince, CEO of Waga Energy.
The RNG is injected directly into the MidAmerican Energy pipeline, providing a local, renewable alternative to fossil natural gas.
The facility will produce over 205,000 MMBtu (60 GWh) of RNG annually, avoiding an estimated 15,800 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions based on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Landfill Gas Energy Benefits Calculator – a major milestone for Scott County’s energy transition.
Public-private cooperation
The Scott County RNG project illustrates a successful collaboration between public and private stakeholders. The Waste Commission of Scott County operates the landfill on a Linwood Mining and Minerals property.
Waga Energy designed, built, owns, and operates the facility under a 20-year agreement, sharing revenues with the Waste Commission of Scott County and Linwood Mining and Minerals.
This project shows what can be achieved when organizations work together toward a clear goal. We’re proud to partner with the Waste Commission and Waga Energy to bring this renewable energy resource to Scott County, said Mike Bush, President of Linwood Mining and Minerals.
This partnership optimizes methane capture and enhances renewable energy production for the region.
Just like the Waste Commission is a partnership, this project is a partnership. The Commissioners are pleased to give our support to working with Linwood Mining and Minerals and Waga Energy on this innovative and exciting community development, said Ken Beck, Chair of the Waste Commission of Scott County.
The Scott County RNG 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.
This Public/Private partnership means cleaner air, better use of natural resources, and proof that sustainability and economic responsibility can go hand in hand. This isn’t just new infrastructure; it’s a milestone in how we think about resources, partnerships, and our shared future. Scott County doesn’t just talk about sustainability and innovation—we build it, said Bryce Stalcup, Executive Director of Waste Commission of Scott County.
