DJ Waga Energy to Produce Renewable Natural Gas at Eco-Hill Landfill, an LRS-Affiliated Site in Atkinson, Illinois
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Waga Energy to Produce Renewable Natural Gas at Eco-Hill Landfill, an LRS-Affiliated Site in Atkinson, Illinois
15-Sep-2026 / 18:00 CET/CEST
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Waga Energy to Produce Renewable Natural Gas at the Eco-Hill Landfill, an LRS-Affiliated Site in Atkinson, IL
Atkinson, IL - September 15, 2026 - Waga Energy has been selected to build, own and operate a Renewable Natural Gas
(RNG) production unit at the Eco-Hill Landfill in Atkinson, Illinois, an affiliate of Lakeshore Recycling Systems
(LRS), one of the leading regional waste management companies in the Midwest. The facility will turn the gas naturally
generated by the landfill into renewable energy for homes and businesses in the region.
The unit will have an initial capacity of 3,000 SCFM and will be equipped with the WAGABOX technology, developed and
patented by Waga Energy, which upgrades landfill gas into pipeline-quality RNG for direct injection into the local gas
grid. Once in operation, the facility will be able to produce up to approximately 610,000 MMBtu of RNG per year.
By substituting fossil natural gas, the project will avoid the emissions of approximately 47,500 metric tons of CO2
equivalent per year, based on the calculation methodology of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The RNG
produced at Eco-Hill will be injected into the local gas grid, giving homes and businesses in the region a reliable
source of local renewable energy.
Under a long-term agreement, Waga Energy will finance the unit and market the RNG it produces; in return, Eco-Hill
Landfill will receive a share of the revenue generated by these sales. The unit is expected to reach commercial
operation in 2028.
The Eco-Hill Landfill, owned and operated by one of LRS's affiliated companies, currently accepts more than 1 million
metric tons of municipal solid waste per year, most of it collected in the greater Chicago area. The gas naturally
released as this waste decomposes will feed the future WAGABOX unit.
The WAGABOX unit will be supplied with gas captured by the landfill's existing gas collection system, which is
currently flared. The project will give this gas a new outlet, converting waste collected in Illinois into an energy
resource for the Atkinson area and the wider region.
"Partnering with Waga Energy to convert landfill gas into clean, renewable energy strengthens our region and
demonstrates our commitment to sustainability," said Matt Spencer, CEO of LRS. "This project reduces significant
emissions and delivers the kind of environmental leadership our customers expect from LRS."
"We are honored to partner with LRS on this project," said Guénaël Prince, co-founder and CEO of Waga Energy Inc. "By
producing high-quality RNG on site, we will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide the community with a reliable,
local and renewable source of energy. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to environmental protection and
to the people of Atkinson and Illinois."
About Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS)
LRS is among the nation's leading independent waste diversion, recycling and portable services providers. Since 2013,
LRS has specialized in delivering an exceptional customer experience for millions of residential and commercial
customers across five states: Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan and Minnesota. Diversified and growing, LRS also offers
affordable roll-off container services, C&D recycling and portable restroom rentals. LRS owns and operates more than 70
facilities and thrives on the passion of nearly 1,900 full-time employees. LRS has earned numerous accolades for its
success, including being named in Crain's Chicago Business' Fast 50, NABR's Best and Brightest lists across the
Midwest, and receiving the NWRA Facility of the Year award for its newest MRF, The Exchange. The company provides safe,
innovative, sustainability-driven services to clean and beautify the cities, neighborhoods, and communities it serves.
To learn more, visit www.LRSrecycles.com.
About Waga Energy
Waga Energy 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 gas grids that
supply homes and businesses, providing a substitute for fossil natural gas. Waga Energy currently operates 38 RNG
production units in France, Spain, Canada, and the USA, representing an installed capacity of more than 7.1 million
MMBtu (2.1 TWh) per year. To date, WagaEnergy has 20 RNG production units under construction worldwide. Each project
initiated by WagaEnergy contributes to the fight against global warming and helps drive the energy transition. Waga
Energy is listed on Euronext Paris (FR0012532810 - EPA: WAGA).
Contacts
Lakeshore Recycling Systems
Waga Energy
Michelle Sklodowski
VP of Marketing
and Customer Experience Laurent Barbotin
815-277-7055 Head of Public Relations
msklodowski@lrsrecycles.com +33 7 72 77 11 85
laurent.barbotin@waga-energy.com
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Regulatory filing PDF file
File: 2026-09-15_PR-LRS_Waga Energy_EN
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Language: English
Company: Waga Energy
5 Rue Raymond Chanas
38320 Eybens
France
Phone: (33) 772 771 185
E-mail: laurent.barbotin@waga-energy.com
Internet: www.waga-energy.com
ISIN: FR0012532810
Euronext Ticker: WAGA
AMF Category: Inside information / Other releases
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