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Miami-Dade Mayor Abandons Waste Facility Amid Community Outcry

1/28/2025

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Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has scrapped plans for a controversial waste-to-energy facility, bowing to community pushback and soaring costs. Instead, the county is considering a $556 million landfill. In Miramar, residents remain vocal against incinerator proposals, driven by deep environmental worries. A crucial decision is anticipated next month.

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Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has scrapped plans for a controversial waste-to-energy facility, bowing to community pushback and soaring costs. Instead, the county is considering a $556 million landfill. In Miramar, residents remain vocal against incinerator proposals, driven by deep environmental worries. A crucial decision is anticipated next month.