Miami-Dade Commissioners Approve New Waste-to-Energy Incinerator

Landmark Vote for Waste-to-Energy Facility

• 🗳️ Miami-Dade County commissioners have voted to approve the construction of a new incinerator for the county.
• 💡 This decision follows two years of debate and signifies a move towards a waste-to-energy approach.

Location Debate and Environmental Concerns

• 📍 A significant challenge remains the selection of a new location for the incinerator, as many residents do not want to live near it.
• 🚫 The facility will not be built at the former Opa Locka West Airport site, which borders Broward County and the Everglades.
• ⚠️ A key stipulation is that the incinerator cannot be within a half mile of any residential areas.
• 🏞️ Commissioner Oliver Gilbert suggested a site near Alligator Alcatraz, but this raised concerns among environmentalists and former Commissioner Ken Russell, who deemed an incinerator in the Everglades a "shame for the environment."

Next Steps and Mayor's Commitment

• ⏳ Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has 90 days to consult with firms interested in building the incinerator and to propose possible locations.
• ♻️ The mayor is committed to reducing the county's trash as a means to reduce costs.
• 📰 Local 10 News will provide updates as soon as any new information on potential locations becomes available.