Waste disposal firm Republic Services and renewable natural gas (RNG) producer Archaea Energy plan to develop an RNG facility at Republic Services’ Middle Point Landfill in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
The two companies will unite via their joint venture firm Lightning Renewables.
The project is part of the first phase of the 39 RNG projects planned at landfills, owned or operated by Republic Services, across the U.S. It will convert the methane gas at the landfill site into pipeline-quality RNG, which can be used as a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels.
"At Republic Services, we're putting sustainability in action through partnerships and projects like this one at Middle Point Landfill," said Jamey Amick, Area President of Republic Services. "Combined with significant investments we have made in the landfill gas system to control the potential for off-site odor, this project will further propel gas collection at the site. We know how important sustainability is to this community, and we are delighted to bring this innovative solution to Rutherford County and middle Tennessee."
Rutherford County Commissioner Craig Harris said he is pleased about this new investment as it provides a sustainable solution for landfill gas.
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This RNG project will create lower carbon energy resources, control off-site odor and help reduce GHG emissions. The project is expected to deliver annual environmental benefits equivalent to carbon sequestered by more than 800,000 acres of U.S. forests in single year. It will contribute to Republic Services' target of beneficially reusing 50% more biogas by 2030.
"We are excited to move forward with our joint venture projects with Republic Services, including this project at Middle Point Landfill," said Nick Stork, Archaea's Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer. "We are aligned with Republic Services in their vision to make a meaningful sustainability impact in local communities and contribute to climate solutions on a broader scale."
