Miami holds town hall to discuss new trash incinerator sites

Miami-Dade County is actively seeking community input regarding the establishment of a new trash incinerator. Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has organized a town hall meeting scheduled for Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Fire Tower Miami, located at 8000 NW 21 St. This event is crucial as it precedes a county commission meeting where the future site of the incinerator will be debated. Residents are encouraged to voice their opinions and concerns about the proposed locations. The county is considering four potential sites to replace the existing facility in Doral, which has been rendered inoperable due to a fire. The options include the original Doral site, a location in Medley, the former Opa-locka Airport West site, and a tree farm owned by local developer David Martin. Two of these sites are notably close to the city of Miramar, raising concerns among residents about environmental and health impacts. The decision to replace the incinerator is driven by the need for efficient waste management solutions in the rapidly growing Miami-Dade area. The current facility's closure has created a pressing need for alternative waste disposal methods to ensure that the community's waste is managed effectively and sustainably. As the town hall approaches, community members are urged to participate actively in the discussion, as their feedback will play a significant role in determining the final decision on the incinerator's location. The outcome of this meeting and subsequent commission discussions will have lasting implications for waste management practices in the region.