Pheasant Point Renewable Natural Gas Facility Opens in Bennington

Douglas County leaders joined WM (Waste Management) and community partners on May 14, 2026 to celebrate the grand opening of the new $68 million Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facility at the Pheasant Point Landfill in Bennington. The facility captures landfill gas created by decomposing organic materials and converts it into pipeline-quality renewable natural gas.

The facility is expected to produce approximately 720,000 MMBtu of renewable natural gas annually, enough energy to serve the equivalent of 11,500 households each year or fuel up to 865 heavy-duty vehicles per day. The project is also expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 50,000 tons annually.

“We are proud to officially open our latest renewable natural gas facility here in Bennington,” said Brad Pollock, area vice president for WM Heartland. “By capturing landfill gas and converting it into a reliable energy source for the local pipeline, we are able to support the heating of thousands of Nebraska homes and contribute to the network of lower-emission fuel available for natural gas fleets across the region, including our own.”

Douglas County Board Chairman Roger Garcia highlighted the long-term impact of the project on the community.

“Pheasant Point has a 20-year legacy of creating renewable energy for our community through its former gas-to-electricity facility, and the official opening of this new RNG facility is the pinnacle of that effort,” Garcia said. “We are proud to see this work with WM come to fruition, providing a sophisticated sustainable energy solution that will benefit Douglas County and the surrounding region for years to come.”

The facility is part of WM’s broader investment in renewable energy infrastructure and represents a significant step forward in sustainable energy production and environmental stewardship in Douglas County.