Will County Landfill Committee Meeting May 12, 2026

The Will County Landfill Committee meeting held on May 12, 2026, focused primarily on updates regarding the landfill expansion and the Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facility operations. The committee received a progress report from the consulting engineer, Geologic Associates, on the landfill expansion application, noting ongoing work to meet solid waste management criteria with an uncertain timeline ranging from this year to two years. A detailed update on the RNG facility highlighted operational challenges such as compressor repairs and oxygen level issues affecting efficiency. Financially, the RNG project showed a net operating income of approximately $546,000 through March 2026, but after accounting for $5.4 million in debt service, the project remains significantly in the red, with projections indicating an $11.6 million deficit by the end of the fiscal year. The committee discussed procurement actions including a $137,000 purchase order for carbon dioxide membrane replacement and the acquisition of a fourth feed compressor, with an estimated $1 million budget request for fiscal year 2027 to cover installation and related costs. Plans were made to issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the compressor installation by September 2026. The meeting concluded with scheduling adjustments and no new business motions related to procurement.