What is the impact of Renewable Energy Facility 2 on recycling?

The Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County processes all curbside recycling through its Recovered Materials Processing Facility. Renewable Energy Facility 2 has an extensive metals recovery system that removes residual metals from the ash prior to it being placed in the landfill.

The State of Florida counts waste delivered to a renewable energy facility towards the state’s 75% recycling goal, and the state provides one ton of recycling credit for each megawatt hour of energy produced. In 2022, Palm Beach County ranked number one in the state for recycling.

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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?