Miami-Dade’s largest waste incinerator burned down in February 2023, necessitating the construction of a new facility. County commissioners have agreed to proceed with plans for a modern, cleaner waste-to-energy incinerator. However, the location is still undecided and controversial, with several potential sites previously ruled out due to community backlash. Environmental groups are opposing the incinerator and advocating for composting, although large-scale composting is currently illegal in the county. While a notable alternative site exists, it is not advancing as planned due to various challenges.
Miami-Dade's largest waste incinerator burned down in February 2023 in Doral, prompting county commissioners to agree on building a new facility without deciding its location.
Miami-Dade plans to build a cleaner waste-to-energy facility as the old incinerator burned down and local landfills are meeting capacity challenges.
Environmental groups oppose the construction of a new incinerator and advocate for increased composting, but large-scale composting is currently illegal in the county.
Several suggested sites for the new incinerator have been dismissed due to community backlash, and the only alternative site is currently not moving forward.
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