AMERESCO ROXANA RNG LLC - Landfill Gas to Renewable Natural Gas Facility in Roxana, Illinois

AMERESCO ROXANA RNG LLC is a landfill facility located at 4600 Cahokia Creek Rd in Roxana, Madison County, Illinois, United States. The facility is operational and focuses on the recovery and processing of landfill gas into renewable natural gas (RNG), a key activity within the solid waste management sector. The plant's NAICS codes (221210, 339999, 562212) indicate involvement in natural gas distribution, miscellaneous manufacturing, and solid waste landfill operations. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. In Illinois, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency oversees landfill permits and compliance. The conversion of landfill gas to RNG represents a best practice in methane capture and utilization, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and generating a renewable energy source. The Roxana landfill serves the local community by managing solid waste while capturing methane that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere. This RNG project contributes to Illinois' renewable energy goals and demonstrates the integration of waste management with energy production. The facility's location in Madison County places it within a region with significant industrial activity, including petroleum refining and manufacturing.

The facility's landfill gas-to-RNG operation directly addresses methane leakage, a potent greenhouse gas, by capturing and converting it into a usable fuel. Proximity to groundwater sources in the Mississippi River floodplain necessitates robust leachate management systems to prevent contamination. The site's location near residential areas in Roxana requires careful traffic management and odor control to minimize community impacts.