Carbotura ZeroFill

Miami-Dade County Florida
Miami-Dade County Florida

A summary of our activities in Miami-Dade County

A summary of our activities in Miami-Dade County

RFI Response

Economic Impact Report: Miami-Dade County Florida

Miami-Dade County Solicitation Documents

Sole Source Certification

EPA Statement

Funding Commitment

The Problem

Problem:

The Doral Covanta Plant, a waste-to-energy facility in Miami-Dade County, Florida, was shut down in February 2023 after a fire. The plant processed over 5,000 tons of waste per day, and generated 77 megawatts of electricity, enough to power 27,000 homes. The loss of the plant has had a significant impact on Miami-Dade County's waste management and energy production capabilities.

Impact:

Capacity loss: The loss of the Doral Covanta Plant has resulted in a significant loss of capacity for Miami-Dade County's waste management system. The plant processed over 5,000 tons of waste per day, which is about 10% of the county's total waste disposal capacity. This has forced the county to find alternative ways to dispose of waste, such as sending it to landfills or exporting it to other countries.

Cost increases: The loss of the Doral Covanta Plant has also led to increased costs for Miami-Dade County. The plant generated 77 megawatts of electricity, which is about 2% of the county's total electricity production. This electricity was sold to the county's utility, which provided a significant revenue stream. The county will now have to purchase electricity from other sources, which will be more expensive.

Recommendations:

Invest in new waste-to-energy facilities: Miami-Dade County should invest in new waste-to-energy facilities to replace the Doral Covanta Plant. This would help to reduce the county's reliance on landfills and other disposal methods, and would also generate revenue from the sale of electricity.

Improve recycling and composting programs: Miami-Dade County should also improve its recycling and composting programs. This would help to reduce the amount of waste that needs to be disposed of, and would also help to conserve natural resources.

Develop a comprehensive waste management plan: Miami-Dade County should develop a comprehensive waste management plan that addresses all aspects of waste disposal, including recycling, composting, and energy recovery. This plan should be based on the best available scientific and technical information, and should be updated regularly to reflect changes in the county's waste disposal needs.

Conclusion:

The loss of the Doral Covanta Plant has had a significant impact on Miami-Dade County's waste management and energy production capabilities. The county should invest in new waste-to-energy facilities, improve its recycling and composting programs, and develop a comprehensive waste management plan to address these challenges.

Our Solution

Carbotura's proposed $1.8 billion, 6,000 TPD ZeroFill facility for Miami-Dade County is expected to provide significant benefits over a 30-year partnership. It will not only eliminate the $100-$200 million in annual landfill fees currently paid by the county but also generate rebates of $2.94 billion for cities over 30 years if contract minimums are met, with no taxpayer dollars required. The facility is also expected to have a large economic impact, estimated at $8.5 billion over 5 years, with the creation of 850 temporary construction jobs and 650 permanent jobs paying $100,000+ annually. In addition, the 30-year agreement provides budget stability with no new taxpayer funding required. The ZeroFill facility will also transition to a zero-waste, zero-emission circular economy model and the ZeroFill process is expected to achieve a 100% diversion rate.

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`Economic Impact Report: Miami-Dade County Florida`⁠
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Carbotura's proposed ZeroFill facility in Miami-Dade County is estimated to generate $8.5 billion in economic impact over five years, create 650 permanent jobs with salaries over $100,000 annually, and eliminate $100-$200 million in annual landfill fees, among other benefits. In addition, projected rebates show significant savings for each municipality that adopts the ZeroFill technology.

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`Sole Source Certification`⁠
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Carbotura Zero-Fill is a unique and proprietary waste management service with zero-emissions and a carbon negative footprint that provides long-term contracts, no upfront capital investment, and annual rebates for zero-cost waste elimination.

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`EPA Statement`⁠
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Gravitas Infinitum LLC, the developer of Carbotura Zero-Fill Services, has stated that their waste management solution does not fall under regulatory purviews of Federal and State Environmental Protection Agencies (EPAs) due to their unique zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions profile. However, they have implemented measures to comply with the U.S. EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulation for storage of fuels. The EPA does not currently regulate zero-emissions companies, but is considering regulating greenhouse gas emissions from electric vehicles and other zero-emissions vehicles in the future.

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