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Solid Waste Authority briefs delegation on operations, $1.5 billion new energy facility plan

Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation · October 27, 2025

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Romana Carey of the Solid Waste Authority described current regional operations (two waste‑to‑energy plants, six transfer stations, a landfill), a FY budget of about $408 million, and plans for a $1.5 billion replacement waste‑to‑energy facility and a new collections contract starting next year.

Romana Carey, managing director of engineering and administration for the Solid Waste Authority (SWA) of Palm Beach County, updated the delegation on county waste operations and upcoming capital needs. Carey said SWA manages approximately 2.3 million tons of waste annually, operates two…

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