The Solid Waste Authority’s mission statement only addresses waste from Palm Beach County. Does the Authority have the right to accept waste from outside the county?

Yes. Nothing in the Palm Beach County Solid Waste Act or any other legislation prohibits the Authority from either importing or exporting solid waste. However, the Authority's priority is properly and efficiently disposing of Palm Beach County waste. A unique supplemental waste use agreement was in place from the beginning of operation of Renewable Energy Facility 2 (REF2) and ended in 2021. The agreement existed to supplement Palm Beach County waste to bring REF 2 to capacity during the first several years of operation. During the term of the contractual agreement from April 2015 through November 2021, the Authority accepted 755,143 tons of supplemental waste.

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1. What do I need to know about the Solid Waste Authority’s Renewable Energy Facility 2?
2. The Solid Waste Authority’s mission statement only addresses waste from Palm Beach County. Does the Authority have the right to accept waste from outside the county?
3. What air quality controls are used at Renewable Energy Facility 2?
4. What is the impact of Renewable Energy Facility 2 on recycling?