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Residents, Sierra Club urge Palm Beach County to explore alternatives before new incinerator bond spending
Summary
Public commenters at the SWA meeting urged the authority to study alternatives to a proposed $1.5 billion incinerator, including pay‑as‑you‑throw programs, expanded composting and waste‑reduction RFPs; speakers urged a public workshop before committing to large bond financing.
During matters by the public, residents and environmental groups urged county leaders to delay major capital commitments on a proposed new incinerator and instead study alternatives to reduce waste and avoid long‑term debt for ratepayers.
Linda Smith of the Sierra Club’s Loxahatchee Group asked the county to advertise an RFP for waste‑reduction programs that could cut waste…
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