{"id":5960,"date":"2026-05-26T16:22:59","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T14:22:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/waga-staging.rambert-web.fr\/?post_type=wagahub&p=5960"},"modified":"2026-05-26T16:54:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T14:54:47","slug":"the-wagabox-unit-case-study-scott-area-landfill","status":"publish","type":"wagahub","link":"https:\/\/waga-staging.rambert-web.fr\/en-ca\/waga-hub\/the-wagabox-unit-case-study-scott-area-landfill\/","title":{"rendered":"The WAGABOX\u00ae Unit Case Study: New Bath Landfill, New York"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Steuben County: A Pioneer in the Landfill Gas to Energy Industry<\/h2>

Waga Energy and Steuben County partnered to build a WAGABOX\u00ae unit at the New Bath Landfill in New York. As the first WAGABOX\u00ae unit in the United States, Steuben County has set a precedent for landfill gas to renewable natural gas upgrading in the US.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Steuben County released a request for proposals (RFP) for renewable natural gas projects, utilizing the landfill gas formed at the New Bath Landfill. After a competitive process, Waga Energy was selected as the main developer for this project, and Steuben County gave Waga Energy the opportunity to build the first WAGABOX\u00ae facility in the US.<\/span><\/p>\n

This 20-year agreement brings revenue to the landfill while supporting the circular economy and powering the local community with a clean and renewable source of energy.<\/span><\/p>\n

With an installed capacity of more than 205,000 MMBtu of RNG per year, the new facility will generate the energy equivalent of 1.5 million gallons of diesel fuel. By replacing fossil fuels, it will avoid approximately 15,800 tons of CO\u2082 equivalent emissions annually, helping advance the fight against climate change.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Scott Area Landfill is operated by the Waste Commission of Scott County on a site leased from Linwood Mining and Minerals. The landfill processes around 185,000 tons of waste each year from 17 municipalities across Scott County. By transforming landfill gas into a valuable energy source, the project demonstrates the power of innovation and collaboration to turn waste into a clean, circular energy solution.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Read the press release<\/h2><\/div>
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Steuben County, NY<\/h2>

Established in March 1796, Steuben County covers 1,397 square miles with a population of approximately 94,000 people living in rural agricultural areas, quaint small towns, and small city communities.<\/span><\/p>\n

The New Bath Landfill has evolved significantly since its inception in the 1970s. Acquiring three closed landfills: Wayland, Prattsburgh, and Lindley, and establishing transfer stations in Hornell, Wayland, and Erwin, marked crucial milestones in its Local Solid Waste Management Plan. Under the leadership of commissioners like Bob Reed and Tom Hager, alongside assistant commissioners like Myron Crouch and Rich Dunn, the landfill expanded and modernized, opening of the New Bath Landfill in 1988.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recycling programs began in the 1980s, reflecting a commitment to sustainability amidst significant waste intake. The dedication to environmental responsibility continued with initiatives such as the establishment of a Leachate Pre-Treatment Plant in 1995. Over time, leadership transitions saw individuals like Vince Spaglonetti, Eric Rose, and Steve Orcutt guiding the landfill into the present day, where it boasts six cells, employs 26 individuals, and features innovative technology like the WAGABOX\u00ae unit.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Location of the Scott County Landfill in Iowa, USA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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