Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has shifted her focus from constructing a new garbage incinerator in Doral to exploring the possibility of establishing a new landfill outside the county. This decision follows significant pressure on the county's budget and environmental advocacy against the incinerator plan. In her memo, Cava highlighted the high costs and potential legal hurdles associated with building a new incinerator, echoing concerns raised by community groups. This decision comes after facing political opposition from key figures, including Eric Trump, and is seen as a strategic pivot for waste management in Miami-Dade.
"The costs of building and maintaining a new facility are extremely high, and any site selected would likely generate legal or other challenges that would significantly extend the project timeline."
"Environmental groups have urged Levine Cava to abandon the incinerator plan in favor of waste reduction, but the mayor had previously said other options endangered the county trash system's ability to keep up with planned growth."
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