Columbus plans to convert harmful methane at landfill into renewable natural gas
The Columbus Consolidated Government is partnering with a private company to construct a renewable natural gas (RNG) facility at the Pine Grove Municipal Landfill.
This facility is a collaborative project between CCG and The Landfill Group, a North Carolina-based company. Construction began on the RNG facility in 2025, according to Wednesday’s news release, after all permits, approval and contractual agreements were secured.
Landfill gas, a natural byproduct of the decomposition of organic material in landfills, will be converted into renewable energy at the facility. According to The Landfill Group’s website, this gas is primarily composed of methane, and the facility would convert it into pipeline-quality renewable natural gas.
“All extracted methane will be processed and sold to outside users as a renewable energy source, supporting environmental sustainability and responsible landfill management,” the news release says.
This will help mitigate odor, the website says, along with providing gas for homes, industry and transportation.
“That is enough gas to heat an average 3,155 homes and reduce landfill gas emission an average 4,447 tons of methane annually,” says the website.
The RNG facility is expected to be fully operational this spring.
This story was originally published February 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM.
