BLENHEIM, Ontario, June 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Waste Connections of Canada will mark the opening of its new renewable natural gas (RNG) facility at the Ridge Landfill in Chatham-Kent—an important milestone in turning landfill waste into low-carbon energy.
Event Details:
What: Opening and announcement of Ridge RNG Facility
When: June 30th @ 4:00 pm
Where: Ridge Gas Plant, 20028 Erieau Road, Blenheim
Who:
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Waste Connections of Canada representatives
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Enbridge Gas Inc.
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Provincial and municipal leaders
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Local stakeholders
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Why It Matters:
Nearly $100 million invested locally
Converts landfill gas into renewable natural gas
Reduces greenhouse gas emissions by over 85,000 tonnes annually
Produces energy equivalent to heating more than 21,750 homes
Who will be Attending:
Hon. Trevor Jones, Member of Provincial Parliament Chatham-Kent—Leamington & Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness
Hon. Todd McCarthy, Ontario Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks
Chatham-Kent Mayor Darrin Canniff
Dave Epp, Member of Parliament Chatham-Kent—Leamington
Photo/Interview Opportunities:
Facility tour visuals
Remarks from company executives and government officials
Footage of RNG infrastructure and pipeline connection
Media are asked to confirm attendance in advance.
Media Contact
Cathy Smith
Waste Connections of Canada
519-358-2860
catherine.smith@wasteconnections.com