A successful turnaround in Dade County

Journal Article · Sat Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1988 · Solid Waste and Power; (USA)

OSTI ID:7247537

Frank, H ^[1]

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1. Architecture Montenay Inc., Miami, FL (USA)

When Dade County, Fla., decided to build a waste-to-energy plant, little did it known what a stink it would bring. Odor problems and seagulls plagued the neighborhood, emissions exceeded regulatory standards, and wind-blown garbage littered the facility. Maintenance costs rose and electricity sales never came close to its rated capacity. The residents called for a change, and they got it. After a new operator took over the plant, some of the problems were quickly solved. Other problems, which required substantial capital improvements to solve, were clearly identified. And after Dade County approved a new contract with $45 million in improvements, the facility is back on track to meeting the community's needs in an acceptable manner. The paper describes the original plant design, early problems, improved operation, present plant operation, and the Plant Rehabilitation Program.

• OSTI ID: 7247537
• Journal Information: Solid Waste and Power; (USA), Journal Name: Solid Waste and Power; (USA) Vol. 2:5; ISSN SWPOE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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