Why is WTE Critical Infrastructure for Florida?
WTE plays a vital role in Florida’s waste management and energy strategy. Discover how this technology supports public services, protects the environment, and strengthens local infrastructure.
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Waste-to-Energy is Critical Infrastructure for Florida
With 10 waste-to-energy (WTE) facilities, Florida relies on WTE more than any other state in the nation for the safe and environmentally responsible disposal of municipal solid waste. WTE is proven and sustainable technology.
Florida’s WTE facilities:
Avoid landfilling more than 6.5 million of tons of solid waste annually.*
Annually reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 6.5 million tons of CO2.
Produce 544 megawatts of electricity—reliably, 24/7/365.
Recycle 212,000 tons of metal a year, enough to build 156,000 cars.
PROVEN & SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY