Date: January 25, 2025

To: Honorable Chairman Anthony Rodriguez

and Members, Board of County Commissioners
Daniella Levine Cava
From:
Mayor

Subject: Second Update on Directive No. 241676

Executive Summary
This report is an update in response to Directive No. 241676, sponsored by Commissioner Oliver
Gilbert and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners (Board) on September 13, 2024. This
update follows the prior report issued to the Board on November 22, 2024, “Update on the Site
Selection for the Sustainable Solid Waste Campus – Directive No. 241676.” This report provides
the Board with a summary of the state of the solid waste system, including the challenges and
options for a path forward.

Through the process, we have learned that there is no easy solution when it comes to waste
management. As Mayor, my objective is to always deliver critical, quality services to our residents
in a financially and environmentally responsible and efficient way. We recognize the urgent need
to manage the loss of the Resource Recovery Facility (RRF) to ensure we can continue to meet
our growing community’s waste disposal needs, as well as the need for a solution that integrates
into a broader Zero Waste strategy as we seek to reduce our overall waste output. At the same
time, it is critical that any option we pursue does not create an undue burden to our ratepayers. I
take my role as the steward of the public’s tax dollars and of our natural resources very seriously,
and at my direction, County staff has spent countless hours analyzing the financial and
environmental costs and benefits to each of these options as reflected in Exhibit B[1]. We have also
engaged in extensive dialogue with community stakeholders, including numerous public meetings
and continuing conversation with environmental organizations.

After careful consideration and much analysis, I am recommending that we continue to long
haul waste via truck and rail using our contracted capacity, while we continue exploring
options to build a landfill outside of Miami-Dade County. Our team extensively pursued potential
sites to build a new, state-of-the-art waste-to-energy (WTE) facility to replace the old RRF, and
we are confident that a new facility – built to meet stringent modern standards – would meet our
disposal needs while protecting both human health and the environment. However, the costs of
building and maintaining a new facility are extremely high, and any site selected would likely
generate legal and other challenges that would significantly extend the project timeline. This
decision also comes at a time of mounting pressure on our County’s overall budget as we transition
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to five new constitutional offices, while demand for county services continues to grow. Ultimately,
our top priority is to meet our disposal capacity needs while protecting our ratepayers, keeping
overall taxes and fees low, and safeguarding our long-term fiscal health, and this option achieves
those goals.

As has been previously provided and for your reference, please see the 2020 Solid Waste Master
Plan update and its summary. This plan does not include the zero waste and other diversion
initiatives that have been initiated since 2020 and have helped us divert waste and create
operational efficiencies.

Timeline
Making a decision on the future of waste disposal is important to ensure access to potentially
significant insurance proceeds. The County negotiated an extension with the RRF insurers,
extending the two-year deadline to February 12, 2026, allowing the County additional time to
secure a contract to replace the Facility. If the deadline is not met or if a RRF replacement is not
built, the County will receive insurance proceeds based on the actual cash value of the property,
which could be over 50 percent less than the replacement cost. Making a decision on waste disposal
is critical due to County landfills reaching capacity within the next four to five years, based on the
current waste disposal rates, see Exhibit A.[2]

The North Dade Landfill (NDL) is expected to reach capacity in approximately five years and the
South Dade Landfill (SDL) in approximately four years. The financial impact of closing the
landfills represents a $50 million loss in annual revenue, in addition to post-closure costs of $48
million.

Path Forward: Options to Consider

Use of Contracted Capacity: The Department has contracted landfill capacity for 3.5 million tons
with Waste Management (2.7 million) and Waste Connections (800,000). These agreements
include the transport of waste by over-the-road long haul and waste by rail. Following the RRF
fire, DSWM has utilized this capacity to meet our concurrency contingency requirements.

Build a Landfill Outside Miami-Dade County: DSWM staff has already begun exploring the
option to build a landfill outside the County. Preliminary costs on a 1,000-acre property and 150-
acre footprint are estimated at $556 million for capital costs and operating costs at $163 million
per year, in 2034 costs. It is estimated to take approximately 10 years to permit and build a new
landfill.

Build a Replacement WTE facility: In order to leave no stone unturned in this decision-making
process, staff worked tirelessly to identify other alternatives to build a new, state-of-the art WTE.
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The Department studied a total of six different locations with the help of Arcadis U.S., Inc.
(Arcadis), our bond engineer: Doral, NW 58th Street, Airport West, Medley, Okeechobee, and
Eitlejorge.

Each of the alternative sites generate significant additional capital and/or annual operating and
maintenance costs compared to building the WTE facility at the original RRF location. Although
we have done our due diligence and feel comfortable with the environmental footprint of the
Airport West site, this site presents escalating costs. As mentioned, any site would likely face legal
and other challenges. Below is a cost comparison summary (for additional information see Exhibit
C):

Site Capital Costs (Non- Annual O&M Time to Build

Recurring) Costs

Doral RRF $1.5 billion $59.3 million 7 years and 9 months

NW 58th Street $1.8 billion $62 million 10 years and 3 months

Airport West $1.8 billion $81 million 9 years and 3 months

Medley $1.9 billion $75 million 10 years and 6 months

Okeechobee $1.9 billion $77 million 10 years and 4 months

Eiteljorge $1.8 billion $87 million 9 years and 3 months

Funding Potential Capital Needs

Building any new major capital projects for our solid waste system will require additional
investment. Funding alternatives will be necessary if the Board decides to finance capital projects
such as a new Waste-to-Energy (WTE) facility, an out-of-county landfill, landfill expansions, or
to maintain long-hauling operations via contract capacity beyond the current ten-year contractual
price. New capital investment funding mechanisms could include:

1. Continuation of the current fee-based structure.

2. Restructuring the system to include a county-wide ad valorem tax.

3. Implementing a special assessment approach, similar to a special taxing district.

4. Establishing a public-private partnership (P3) to fund a new facility or landfill.

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Each option would require a comprehensive communication and implementation strategy.

Conclusion
Miami-Dade County’s solid waste management system is at a critical juncture, and we ask the
Board to consider the options and recommendation above and provide further direction to the
administration to ensure that the County continues to comply with solid waste concurrency
requirements.

In accordance with Ordinance No. 14-65, this report will be placed on the February 19, 2025,
Board meeting agenda. If additional information is needed, please contact Aneisha
Daniel, Director, Department of Solid Waste Management, at Aneisha.Daniel@miamidade.gov.

Attachments

Exhibit A – Arcadis November 6, 2024, Landfill Capacity Analysis

Exhibit B – WTE vs. Landfilling (20 Years Out)
Exhibit C – WTE Site Comparison

c: Geri Bonzon-Keenan, County Attorney

Gerald Sanchez, First Assistant County Attorney
Jess McCarty, Executive Assistant County Attorney
Office of the Mayor Senior Staff
Aneisha Daniel, PhD, Director, Department of Solid Waste Management
Yinka Majekodunmi, Commission Auditor
Basia Pruna, Director, Clerk of the Board
Eugene Love, Agenda Coordinator

[1]
Exhibit B, WTE vs. Landfilling (20 Years Out)
[2]
Exhibit A, Arcadis November 6, 2024, Landfill Capacity Analysis.
 Exhibit A

Miami-Dade County
Department of Solid Waste Management

LANDFILL CAPACITY ANALYSIS FOR

DSWM ACTIVE LANDFILLS AS OF JULY 1, 2024

Final Report

November 6, 2024
Landfill Capacity Analysis for DSWM Active Landfills
as of July 1, 2024

LANDFILL CAPACITY
ANALYSIS FOR
DSWM ACTIVE
LANDFILLS AS OF
JULY 1, 2024

Prepared for:
Christopher C. Tilman, PE
Arcadis U.S., Inc. Miami-Dade County
Project Manager Department of Solid Waste Management
Florida PE No. 61903
2525 NW 62nd Street, 5th Floor
Miami FL 33147

Prepared by:

Arcadis U.S., Inc.

701 Waterford Way
Allen R. Long, PE
Arcadis U.S., Inc. Suite 420
Principal Civil Engineer Miami
Florida PE No. 66724
Florida 33126
Tel 305.262.6250

Our Ref.:

30229246

Date:

November 6, 2024

This document is intended only for the

use of the individual or entity for which it
was prepared and may contain
information that is privileged, confidential
and exempt from disclosure under
applicable law. Any dissemination,
distribution or copying of this document is
strictly prohibited.

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CONTENTS
Executive Summary....................................................................................................................................... 1

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 1
North Dade Landfill ................................................................................................................................. 1
South Dade Landfill ................................................................................................................................. 1
Resources Recovery Facility Ashfill ........................................................................................................ 1

1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................1-1

1.1 Background ..................................................................................................................................1-1

1.2 Purpose ........................................................................................................................................1-1

2 Project Approach..................................................................................................................................2-1

2.1 Methodology ................................................................................................................................2-1

2.1.1 Gross Volume Remaining ................................................................................................2-1

2.1.2 Cover Volumes .................................................................................................................2-1
2.1.3 Net Waste Volume Remaining .........................................................................................2-1
2.1.4 Settlement ........................................................................................................................2-1
2.1.5 Net Waste Volume Remaining After Settlement ..............................................................2-2
2.1.6 Conversion to Tonnage ....................................................................................................2-2
2.1.7 Waste Capacity Analysis ..................................................................................................2-2
2.1.8 Built-Out Capacity.............................................................................................................2-2
2.1.9 Permitted Available Capacity as of October 1, 2024........................................................2-3

2.2 Terminology Used ........................................................................................................................2-3

3 North Dade Landfill ..............................................................................................................................3-1

3.1 Landfill Description.......................................................................................................................3-1

3.2 Assumptions ................................................................................................................................3-1
3.3 Results .........................................................................................................................................3-2

4 South Dade Landfill ..............................................................................................................................4-1

4.1 Landfill Description.......................................................................................................................4-1

4.2 Assumptions ................................................................................................................................4-1

4.3 Results .........................................................................................................................................4-2

5 Resources Recovery Facility Ashfill .....................................................................................................5-1

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5.1 Landfill Description.......................................................................................................................5-1

5.2 Assumptions ................................................................................................................................5-1
5.3 Results .........................................................................................................................................5-2

APPENDICES
A. Landfill Capacity Analysis Data and Calculations Tables
B. Landfill Capacity Analysis Figures
C. Correspondence
D. References

TABLES
Table 3-1 Summary of Landfill Capacity Analysis for NDLF ...................................................................3-2

Table 4-1 Summary of Landfill Capacity Analysis for SDLF ...................................................................4-2

Table 5-1 Summary of Landfill Capacity Analysis for RRFAF ................................................................5-2

ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

DSWM Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management
DTM Digital Terrain Models
F.A.C. Florida Administrative Code
FDEP Florida Department of Environmental Protection
MSL Mean Sea Level
NDLF North Dade Landfill
RRFAF Resources Recovery Facility Ashfill
SDLF South Dade Landfill

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Introduction
The Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) must evaluate the status of its
landfills annually to determine the remaining capacity/volume of their existing active landfills and the land
permitted for future landfills. Arcadis U.S., Inc. (Arcadis), in the capacity as Bond Engineer, has
completed the 2024 landfill capacity analysis, which includes volume calculations for the three DSWM
active landfills including North Dade Landfill (NDLF), South Dade Landfill (SDLF), and Resources
Recovery Facility Ashfill (RRFAF). These calculations provide remaining volume estimates of the
referenced facilities in accordance with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) Chapter 62-701.500(13)(c). For its internal auditing purposes,
DSWM has also included three months of tonnage information for July through September.
The capacity calculations were performed by comparing the latest topographic survey to the final
permitted closure grades using AutoCAD Civil 3D software. Tonnage data for the analysis was provided
by DSWM.

North Dade Landfill

As of July 1, 2024, the North Dade Landfill had an available waste capacity of approximately 880,554
tons, which is a decrease of 4.44% from the July 1, 2023 available waste capacity. The decrease in
capacity is attributable to additional waste placement. The NDLF accepted 104,498 tons of waste
between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024, which is a decrease of 31.27% from the previous reporting
period. Based on the waste tonnage recorded from inception through June 30, 2024, there is
approximately 13,627,578 tons of waste in the NDLF

South Dade Landfill

As of July 1, 2024, the South Dade Landfill had an available waste capacity of approximately 3,203,158
tons, which is a decrease of 8.89% from the July 1, 2023 available waste capacity. The decrease in
capacity is attributable to additional waste placement. The SDLF accepted 748,313 tons of waste
between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024, which is an increase of 15.43% from the previous reporting
period. Based on the waste tonnage recorded from inception through June 30, 2024, there is
approximately 21,683,964 tons of waste in the SDLF.

Resources Recovery Facility Ashfill

As of July 1, 2024, the Resources Recovery Facility Ashfill had an available waste capacity of
approximately 1,121,485 tons, which is an increase of 0.15% from the July 1, 2023 available waste
capacity. The increase in capacity is attributable to no additional waste placement and settlement of
existing waste. The RRFAF accepted 0 tons of waste between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024, which is
a decrease of 100% from the previous reporting period. The large decrease in placed tonnage is a result
of the catastrophic fire at the RRF that occurred on February 12, 2023, rendering the facility inoperable.
Based on the waste tonnage recorded from inception through June 30, 2024, there is approximately
6,662,704 tons of waste in the RRFAF.

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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background
The Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) currently maintains and
operates three active solid waste landfills, which are:
 North Dade Landfill (NDLF),
 South Dade Landfill (SDLF), and
 Resources Recovery Facility Ashfill (RRFAF).

DSWM is required to estimate the remaining volume/capacity of the referenced facilities and land
permitted for future landfills annually and submit the results to Florida Department of Environmental
Protection (FDEP) in accordance with the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) Chapter 62-701.500(13)(c)
which states:
(c) Maintain an annual estimate of the remaining life and capacity in cubic yards of the existing
constructed landfill and remaining capacity and site life of other permitted areas not yet constructed. The
annual estimate shall be based on a summary of the heights, length, and widths of the solid waste
disposal units. The estimate shall be made and reported annually to the Department.

1.2 Purpose
The purpose of this report is to document the results of the Landfill Capacity Analysis in order to provide
data to satisfy the F.A.C. Chapter 62-701.500(13)(c) requirements for the North Dade Landfill, South
Dade Landfill, and Resources Recovery Facility Ashfill. The remaining landfill waste capacity calculated
for the annual analysis is also used internally by DSWM for forecasting, scheduling, and cost estimating
efforts. Revenue projections are based on the capacity analysis looking at not only the remaining life of
the active landfill but also the life of future landfill cells.
The methodology used to complete the analysis is described in Section 2 of this report. The results of the
capacity analysis for DSWM’s three active landfills, including NDLF, SDLF, and RRFAF, are presented
respectively in Sections 3, 4, and 5. The Appendices at the end of this report contain data, tabulations,
and comparison tables that support the 2024 Landfill Capacity Analysis.

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2 PROJECT APPROACH

2.1 Methodology
The methodology used for the 2024 Landfill Capacity Analysis was divided into several key steps, which
are described in detail below.

2.1.1 Gross Volume Remaining

Aerial surveys of each facility were conducted on July 22 at NDLF, August 13 at SDLF, and June 24 at
RRFAF, 2024, by Stoner Surveyors and were provided electronically to Arcadis. The Gross Volume
Remaining was calculated for NDLF, SDLF, and RRFAF based on the 2024 surveys and final closure
grades. The 2024 Landfill Capacity Analysis was completed with AutoCAD Civil 3D software, by
determining the volume, or the Gross Volume Remaining in the landfill, between the latest topographic
aerial survey and the final permitted closure grades. Final closure grades for the three landfills were
calculated previously by Arcadis based on assumed side slope and top grades provided by DSWM staff.

2.1.2 Cover Volumes

Volumes for the final cover, intermediate cover, and initial cover were calculated to approximate the Net
Waste Capacity Remaining. The thickness of the final cover (24 inches) and intermediate cover (12
inches) were determined based upon current FDEP regulations. Volumes for these covers were
calculated by multiplying the cover depth by the calculated area. The volume of initial cover was
calculated using an assumed percentage of the Gross Volume Remaining. The assumed percentages
were estimated to be 5%, 8% and 0% for NDLF, SDLF, and RRFAF, respectively. A weighted factor was
used to determine the volume for the initial cover since multiple materials were used with different
densities.

2.1.3 Net Waste Volume Remaining

The Net Waste Volume Remaining was calculated as follows:

N=G–F–M–I
Where:
N = Net Waste Volume Remaining (as of date of survey)
G = Gross Volume Remaining (as of date of survey)
F = Final Cover Volume
M = Intermediate Cover Volume
I = Initial Cover Volume

2.1.4 Settlement
A weighted volume was used to determine the volume gained by settlement after placement and
compaction. High rates of settlement are common in landfills but can vary greatly depending upon

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numerous factors such as waste type, thickness, age, regional factors, etc. The settlement percentages
varied for the three active landfills with assumed values of 10% for NDLF, 15% for SDLF, and 2% for
RRFAF.

2.1.5 Net Waste Volume Remaining After Settlement

The resulting corrected Net Waste Volume Remaining value, NS, represents the anticipated volume which
will become available for waste disposal over the life of the landfill. This volume is calculated as shown
below.

NS = G – F – M – I + S
Where:
NS = Net Waste Volume Remaining after Settlement (as of date of survey)
G = Gross Volume Remaining (as of date of survey)
F = Final Cover Volume
M = Intermediate Cover Volume
I = Initial Cover Volume
S = Settlement Volume Gained during Cell Life

2.1.6 Conversion to Tonnage

The Net Waste Volume Remaining and the Net Waste Volume Remaining after Settlement are calculated in
terms of volume (cubic yards). These volumetric values are used to meet the FDEP regulatory
requirements described in Section 1 of this report. However, the DSWM Waste In-Place Records are in
terms of weight (tons). Therefore, the Net Waste Volume Remaining values as of the dates of the surveys
were converted to tonnage by multiplying the calculated volumes by in-place waste densities. The following
waste density values were used for the conversion:

NDLF = 0.50 tons/cubic yard

SDLF = 0.55 tons/cubic yard
RRFAF = 1.35 tons/cubic yard

2.1.7 Waste Capacity Analysis

To determine the Waste Capacity Available as of July 1, 2024 for the DSWM audit requirements, the
Waste Disposal Tonnage between June 30, 2024 and the survey dates shown in Table 2 of Appendix A
was subtracted from the Waste Capacity Remaining value as of the survey dates. Table 2 included in
Appendix A provides a summary of the capacity analysis calculations.

2.1.8 Built-Out Capacity

The built-out capacity was calculated for each of the three landfills as shown in Table 3 of Appendix A.
This table sums the data from Tables 1 and 2 to determine the total waste life capacity of the landfills.
These values provide DSWM with an outlook of past, current, and future status and capacities in terms of
total tons of waste placed from inception to closure. The table identifies the landfill cells that are closed,

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full, active, or planned for future use; allowing for planning and budgetary projections to be made for
potential revenues, closure costs, long-term maintenance needs, and future capacity availability.

2.1.9 Permitted Available Capacity as of October 1, 2024

Table 4 of Appendix A shows the additional tonnages disposed at the landfills from July 1, 2024 through
September 30, 2024 and as a result shows the permitted capacity available as of October 1, 2024.

2.2 Terminology Used

Terminology and definitions are provided below:

Final Cover Final cover, per Chapter 62-701.200 (39), F.A.C., means “the material
used to cover the top and sides of the landfill when fill operations
cease.”

Gross Volume The Gross Volume Remaining is the volumetric capacity calculated
Remaining based on the survey dates by Longitude Surveyors, LLC and the
theoretical profile of the landfill at closure based on the final grades
established in the operating permit.

Initial Cover Initial cover, per Chapter 62-701.200 (59), F.A.C., means “a minimum
6-inch layer of compacted earth used to cover an area of Solid Waste
before placement of additional waste, intermediate cover, or final
cover. The term also includes other material or thickness approved by
the DSWM that minimizes disease vector breeding, animal attraction,
and moisture infiltration; minimized fire potential; prevents blowing
litter; controls odors; and improves landfill appearance.”

In-place Waste The original in-place compacted densities of different categories of

Density waste (e.g., Trash, Garbage, and Ash) were taken from established
densities used during previous years’ capacity calculations.

Intermediate Cover Intermediate cover, per Chapter 62-701.200 (61), F.A.C., means “a
layer of compacted earth at least one foot in depth applied to a Solid
Waste disposal unit. The term also includes other material or thickness
approved by the DSWM that minimized disease vectors, odors, and
fire, and is consistent with the leachate control design of the landfill.”

Net Waste Volume The Net Waste Volume Remaining is defined as the volumetric
Remaining capacity available for waste disposal after accounting for the volume
taken up by initial, intermediate, and final cover material.

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Settlement Settlement is the result of consolidation of in-place waste.

Consolidation occurs when initial void spaces in the refuse are
replaced with surrounding waste and can be the result of additional
waste placement and/or the decomposition of the existing waste. This
process occurs over time but must be accounted for in the capacity
analysis calculations.

Tonnage of In-place DSWM provided the tonnages of in-place waste in the landfills. These
Waste tonnages are the actual quantities that were physically deposited in the
landfills and were prepared by using actual scale house data.

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3 NORTH DADE LANDFILL

3.1 Landfill Description
The North Dade Landfill is one the three landfills operated by Miami-Dade County Department of Solid
Waste Management (DSWM). The North Dade Landfill’s mailing address and entrance to the landfill is
located at 21500 NW 47th Avenue. The site is bounded by the Florida Turnpike Homestead Extension to
the north, NW 47th Avenue to the east, and NW 57th Avenue to the west. The south side of the landfill is
bounded by the Snake Creek Canal.
The facility encompasses a total area of 218 acres, of which about 180 acres are designated for waste
disposal. The waste disposal area is composed of two cells, the West Cell and the East Cell. The West
Cell has a waste disposal limit of approximately 96 acres and is not active. The East Cell has a waste
disposal limit of approximately 84 acres and currently accepts waste. The existing topography, proposed
final grades, and cross section of the NDLF are provided in Figures 1A through 1C in Appendix B.
The landfill is permitted to accept only Class III waste. By FDEP definition, Class III waste means “yard
trash, construction and demolition debris, processed tires, asbestos, carpet, cardboard, paper, glass,
plastic, furniture other than appliances, or other materials approved by the Department that are not
expected to produce leachate which poses a threat to public health or the environment.”
Aerial surveys of the North Dade Landfill were conducted on July 22, 2024 by Stoner Surveyors and
reflect the existing grades at the time of the survey. This topography was used to calculate the Gross
Volume Remaining as of July 22, 2024.

3.2 Assumptions
Arcadis made a number of assumptions to complete the capacity analysis for the DSWM Landfill
Analysis. The assumptions used for NDLF are:
1. The East Cell final grades will be constructed in accordance with the original Brown and Caldwell
1988 Operation Plans and the FDEP existing operating permit, as shown in Figures 1B and 1C.
2. The intermediate cover will have a thickness of 12 inches over the entire waste disposal area. This
material will not be reused as a final cover.

3. The final cover will have a thickness of 24 inches placed over top the intermediate cover. The top 6
inches will consist of topsoil and the bottom 18 inches will consist of general soil.

4. The initial cover consumes 5% of the Gross Volume Remaining.

5. Additional volume gained in the East Cell to the Net Waste Volume Remaining due to consolidation,
settlement, and degradation is 10%.

6. The calculated in-place waste density is 0.50 tons per cubic yard.

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3.3 Results
The results of the analysis are summarized in Table 3-1 with the details provided in Tables 1 through 4 of
Appendix A.
Table 3--1.
Summary of Landfill Capacity Analysis for NDLF

Additional
Total Total Total
Total Net Waste Volume Total Waste Waste
Tonnage Tonnage Tonnage of
Tonnage of Volume Gained Tonnage of Capacity Capacity
Placed Placed In-place
In-place Remaining from In-place Available Available
Between Between Waste
Waste as as of Settlement Waste as as of as of
7/1/22 - 7/1/23 - from 7/1/24
of 6/30/23 7/22/2024 During of 6/30/24 7/1/24 10/1/24
6/30/23 6/30/24 to 9/30/24
(tons) (cy) Life of Cell (tons) (tons) (tons)
(tons) (tons) (tons)
(cy)

13,523,080 152,051 104,498 1,612,719 161,272 13,627,578 880,554 30,913 849,641

As shown in Table 3-1, the Waste Capacity Available as of July 1, 2024 was calculated to be 880,554 tons,
which is 4.44% less than the waste capacity of 921,501 tons that was available as of July 1, 2023 for the
East Cell. NDLF received 104,498 tons of waste from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, which is a
decrease of 31.27% from the previous reporting period. Assuming no additional disposal capacity is
constructed and future waste placement rates and in-place densities are as expected, the NDLF is
estimated to reach capacity in approximately 5 years (2029).

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4 SOUTH DADE LANDFILL

4.1 Landfill Description
The South Dade Landfill (SDLF) mailing address and entrance to the landfill is located at 23707 SW 97th
Avenue in the southeast region of Miami-Dade County. The site is bordered by a county park and Black
Point Marina on the east, the Black Creek Canal to the north, SW 97th Avenue to the west and the
Goulds Canal and SW 248th Street to the south. Some additional landmarks to the site include the South
District Wastewater Treatment Plant to the north of the Black Creek Canal, the Homestead Air Reserve
base two miles to the south, the Biscayne Bay one mile to the east, and the Florida Turnpike one mile to
the west of the SDLF.
SDLF consists of 200 acres of disposal area located on 300 acres of land. The 200 acres are divided into
five cells. The status and capacity (tonnage) of the cells is presented in Table 3 of Appendix A along with
a summary of the landfill cells below:

 Cells 1, 2 and 3 (~100 acres together) are closed,

 Cell 4 (~54 acres) is active and currently receiving waste,

 Cell 5 (~46 acres) is active and currently receiving waste.

The landfill is permitted to accept Class I waste, which by FDEP definition means “solid waste which is
not hazardous waste, and which is not prohibited from disposal in a lined landfill under Rule 62-701.300,
F.A.C.” Since Class I waste contains more odor producing material, the landfill applies initial cover more
frequently than the NDLF and as a result the assumption for initial cover (8%) is higher.
The existing topography proposed final grades, and cross section of the SDLF are provided in Figures 2A
through 2D in Appendix B. Aerial surveys of the South Dade Landfill were conducted on August 13, 2024
by Stoner Surveyors and reflect the existing grades at the time of the survey. This topography was used
to calculate the Gross Volume Remaining as of August 13, 2024.

4.2 Assumptions
Arcadis made a number of assumptions to complete the capacity analysis for the DSWM Landfill Capacity
Analysis. The assumptions used for SDLF are:
1. The final grades for Cell 4 will be constructed in accordance with the closure grades provided by Brown
and Caldwell, as shown in Figures 2B and 2D.

2. This analysis assumes that the final grades for Cell 5 will be constructed in accordance with the closure
grades developed by Arcadis, as shown in Figures 2B and 2D.

3. The intermediate cover will have a thickness of 12 inches over the entire waste disposal area. This
material will not be reused as a final cover.

4. The final cover will have a thickness of 24 inches placed over top the intermediate cover. The top 6
inches will consist of topsoil and the bottom 18 inches will consist of general soil.

5. The initial cover consumes 8% of the Gross Volume Remaining.

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6. Additional volume gained to the Net Waste Volume Remaining due to consolidation, settlement, and
degradation is 15%.
7. The calculated in-place waste density is 0.55 tons per cubic yard.

4.3 Results
The results of the analysis are summarized in Table 4-1 with the details provided in Tables 1 through 4 of
Appendix A.
Table 4--1.
Summary of Landfill Capacity Analysis for SDLF

Additional
Total Total Total
Total Net Waste Volume Total Waste Waste
Tonnage Tonnage Tonnage of
Tonnage of Volume Gained Tonnage of Capacity Capacity
Placed Placed In-place
In-place Remaining from In-place Available Available
Between Between Waste
Waste as of as of Settlement Waste as of as of as of
7/1/22 - 7/1/23 - from 7/1/24
6/30/23 8/13/2024 During 6/30/24 7/1/24 10/1/24
6/30/23 6/30/24 to 9/30/24
(tons) (cy) Life of Cell (tons) (tons) (tons)
(tons) (tons) (tons)
(cy)

20,935,652 648,270 748,313 5,199,203 779,880 21,683,965 3,203,158 151,067 3,052,091

As shown in Table 4-1, the Waste Capacity Available as of July 1, 2024 was calculated to be 3,203,158
tons, which is 8.89% less than the waste capacity of 3,515,713 tons that was available as of July 1, 2023
for SDLF. In addition, SDLF received 748,313 tons of waste from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024,
which is an increase of 15.43% from the previous reporting period. Assuming no additional disposal
capacity is constructed and future waste placement rates and in-place densities are as expected, the
SDLF is estimated to reach capacity in approximately 4 years (2028).

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5 RESOURCES RECOVERY FACILITY ASHFILL

5.1 Landfill Description
The Resources Recovery Facility Ashfill (RRFAF) is located adjacent to the Miami-Dade County
Resources Recovery Facility at 6990 NW 97th Ave. Miami, FL 33178. The facility is bounded by NW 97th
Avenue to the east, NW 66th Street to the south, NW 107th Avenue to the west, and NW 74th Street to the
north. Other notable landmarks near the facility are the Miami International Airport, the Florida Turnpike,
and the Palmetto Expressway.
This landfill is permitted under the Power Plant Siting Act to receive ash from the Miami-Dade County
Resources Recovery Facility. The Miami-Dade County Resources Recovery Facility site consists of 160
acres, of which the western 80 acres is used for the RRFAF. The 80-acres are divided into 20 cells as
follows:
 Cells 1-19: 61.5 acres, Status = Closed,

 Cell 20: 16 acres, Status = Active – Opened July 11, 2013.

Table 3 of Appendix A shows the current and future capacities for each of the landfill cells, along with the
status of the cells. The capacity of Cell 20 was calculated previously by Arcadis based on assumed side
slope and top grades provided by DSWM staff. The existing topography, proposed final grades, and
cross section of the RRFAF are provided in Figures 3A through 3C in Appendix B.
Aerial surveys of the Resources Recovery Facility Ashfill were conducted on June 24, 2024 by Stoner
Surveyors and reflect the existing grades at the time of the survey. This topography was used to
calculate the Gross Volume Remaining as of June 24, 2024.

5.2 Assumptions
Arcadis made a number of assumptions to complete the capacity analysis for the DSWM Landfill Capacity
Analysis. The assumptions used for RRFAF are:
2. The final grades for Cell 20 will be constructed in accordance with the closure grades developed
previously by Arcadis, as shown in Figures 3B and 3C in Appendix B.

3 The intermediate cover will have a thickness of 12 inches over the entire waste disposal area, but this
material will be reused as a final cover. Therefore, it is not included in the capacity analysis.

4 The final cover will have a thickness of 24 inches. The top 6 inches will consist of topsoil and the
bottom 18 inches will consist of general soil.

5 There is no initial cover placement.

6 Additional volume gained to the Net Waste Volume Remaining due to consolidation, settlement, and
degradation is 2%.

7 The calculated in-place waste density is 1.35 tons per cubic yard.

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5.3 Results
The results of the analysis are summarized in Table 5-1 with the details provided in Tables 1 through 4 of
Appendix A.
Table 5--1.
Summary of Landfill Capacity Analysis for RRFAF

Total Total Additional Total

Total Net Waste Total Waste
Tonnage Tonnage Volume Tonnage of Waste
Tonnage of Volume Tonnage of Capacity
Placed Placed Gained In-place Capacity
In-place Remaining In-place Available
Between Between from Waste Available as
Waste as as of Waste as as of
7/1/22 - 7/1/23 - Settlement from 7/1/24 of 10/1/24
of 6/30/23 8/13/2024 of 6/30/24 7/1/24
6/30/23 6/30/24 During Life to 9/30/24 (tons)
(tons) (cy) (tons) (tons)
(tons) (tons) of Cell (cy) (tons)

6,662,704 72,114 0 814,440 16,289 6,662,704 1,121,485 0 1,121,485

As shown in Table 5-1, the Waste Capacity Available as of July 1, 2024 was calculated to be 1,121,485
tons, which is 0.15% more than the waste capacity of 1,119,847 tons that was available as of July 1, 2023,
the small increase is due to settlement within the landfill. RRFAF received 0 tons of waste from July 1, 2023
through June 30, 2024, which is a decrease of 100% from the previous reporting period. The large
decrease in placed tonnage is a result of the catastrophic fire at the RRF that occurred on February 12,
2023, rendering the facility inoperable.

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Landfill Capacity Analysis Data and Calculations Tables

Table 1. Summary of Actual Waste Tonnage Disposed at DSWM Landfills as of July 1, 2024

Table 2. Capacity Analysis Calculations as of July 1, 2024

Table 3. Summary of Current and Future Capacities as of July 1, 2024

Table 4. Permitted Landfill Capacity Available for DSWM as of October 1, 2024

Landfill Capacity Analysis for DSWM Active Landfills
as of July 1, 2024

Table 1 – Actual Waste Tonnage Disposed at DSWM Landfills as of July 1, 2024(b)

Total Total Total

7/1/23 8/1/23 9/1/23 10/1/23 11/1/23 12/1/23 1/1/24 2/1/24 3/1/24 4/1/24 5/1/24 6/1/24
Tonnage Tonnage Tonnage
- - - - - - - - - - - -
of In-place Placed of In-place
7/31/23 8/31/23 9/30/23 10/31/23 11/30/23 12/31/23 1/31/24 2/28/24 3/31/24 4/30/24 5/31/24 6/30/24
Waste as Between Waste as
(tons) (tons) (tons) (tons) (tons) (tons) (tons) (tons) (tons) (tons) (tons) (tons)
of 6/30/23 7/1/23 - of 6/30/24
Facility (tons)(a) 6/30/24 (tons)(c)
North Dade
Landfill 13,523,080 9,858 6,947 8,077 9,834 11,067 7,407 12,354 7,635 8,855 7,890 5,893 8,681 104,498 13,627,578
(East Cell)
South Dade
Landfill 20,935,652 66,954 68,957 65,902 64,881 66,691 60,588 64,231 57,320 57,271 58,618 59,590 57,310 748,313 21,683,965
(Cell 4 and 5)
Resources
Recovery Facility 6,662,704 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6,662,704
Ashfill (Cell 20)
Notes:
(a) Source: Landfill Capacity Analysis for DSWM Active Landfills as of July 1, 2023 – prepared by ARCADIS-U.S., Inc., October 30, 2024.
(b) All tonnage data provided by DSWM on July 22, 2024.
(c) Total tonnage in place as of June 30, 2024 = (Total tonnage in-place as of June 30, 2023) + (Total tonnage placed between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024).

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Table 2 – Capacity Analysis Calculations as of July 1, 2024

Additional Waste
Gross Net Waste Waste
Estimated Volume Disposal Waste Waste
Volume Assumed Assumed Volume Calculated Capacity
Volume Gained from Capacity Capacity
Remaining Volume of Volume Remaining In-place Remaining
of 24" from 6/30/24 Available Available Difference
Facility as of Intermediate of Initial as of Waste as of
Final Settlement to as of as of
Survey Cover Cover Survey Density Survey
Cover During Life Survey 7/1/24 7/1/23
Date Date Date
of Cell date
(cy)(a) (cy) (b) (cy) (c) (cy) (d) (cy)(a) (cy) (e) (ton/cy) (f) (tons) (a) (tons) (a) (tons) (tons) (h) (+/-)
North Dade Landfill 2,137,784 278,784 139,392 106,889 1,612,719 161,272 0.50 886,995 6,441 880,554 921,501 -4.44%
(East Cell)
South Dade Landfill 6,237,895 359,773 179,887 499,032 5,199,203 779,880 0.55 3,288,496 85,338 3,203,158 3,515,713 -8.89%
(Cell 4 and 5)
Resources Recovery
914,467 100,027 0 0 814,440 16,289 1.35 1,121,485 0 1,121,485 1,119,847 0.15%
Facility Ashfill (Cell 20)

Notes:

(a) Gross Volume Remaining for the NDLF, SDLF and RRFAF based on the existing grades as of July 22 at NDLF, August 13 at SDLF, and June 24 at RRFAF, 2024, by Stoner
Surveyors. Final design grades for NDLF and SDLF (Cell 4) provided by Brown & Caldwell. Final design grades for SDLF (Cell 5) and RRFAF conceptualized by Arcadis.

(b) Assumes 24 inches of final cover over calculated area as: NDLF 86.4 ac, SDLF (Cell 4) 65.5 ac, SDLF (Cell 5) 46 ac, RRF 31.0 ac.
(c) Assumes 12 inches of intermediate cover over calculated area as: NDLF 86.4 ac, SDLF (Cell 4) 65.5 ac., SDLF (Cell 5) 46 ac
(d) Initial cover assumed as: NDLF -5%, SDLF -8%, RRFAF -0%.
(e) Settlement assumed as: NDLF +10%, SDLF +15%, RRFAF +2%.
(f) In-place Waste Density based on Arcadis’ experience.
(h) Source: Landfill Capacity Analysis for DSWM Active Landfills as of July 1, 2024 – prepared by Arcadis-US, Inc., October 30, 2024.

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Landfill Capacity Analysis for DSWM Active Landfills
as of July 1, 2024

Table 3. Summary of Current and Future Capacities as of July 1, 2024

In-Place
Permitted Permitted
Waste Built-out
Capacity Design
Tonnage Capacity
Landfill Cells Status Available Capacity
as of
on 7/1/24 of Future
6/30/24 (tons)(c)
(tons)(a) Cell (tons)
(tons)(b)
North Dade
Closed 0 ------ ------ ------
(West Cell)
North Dade
Active 880,554 ------ ------ ------
(East Cell)
Total North Dade Landfill Class III 880,554 0 13,627,578 14,508,132
South Dade Landfill
Closed 0 ------ ------ ------
(Cells 1, 2 & 3)
South Dade Landfill
Active 90,482 ------ ------ ------
(Cell 4)
South Dade Landfill
Open 3,112,676 ------ ------ ------
(Cell 5)
Total South Dade Landfill Class I 3,203,158 0 21,683,965 24,887,123
Resources Recovery Facility
Ashfill Closed 0 ------ ------ ------
(Cells 1 - 18)
Resources Recovery Facility
Ashfill Full 0 ------ ------ ------
(Cell 19)(d)
Resources Recovery Facility
Ashfill Active 1,121,485 ------ ------ ------
(Cell 20)(e)
Total Resources Recovery
Ash 1,121,485 0 6,662,704 7,784,189
Facility Ashfill
Notes:
(a) Reference Table 2 - Volume Calculations as of July 1, 2024.

(b) Reference Table 1 – Summary of Actual Waste Tonnage Disposed at DSWM Landfills as of July 1, 2024.

(c) Total capacity of the existing and future cells.

(d) Cell 19 closed on July 10, 2013.
(e) Cell 20 opened on July 11, 2013.

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as of July 1, 2024

Table 4. Permitted Landfill Capacity Available for DSWM as of October 1, 2024

Total In- Permitted
Place Waste Permitted Capacity
Tonnage of In-Place Waste Capacity
from 7/1/24 Available on
Facility to 9/30/24 Available on 10/1/24
July (a) August(a) September(a) (tons) 7/1/24 (tons)(b)
(tons)
2024 2024 2024
North Dade Landfill
9,076 9,777 12,060 30,913 880,554 849,641
(East Cell)

South Dade Landfill

60,609 58,968 31,490 151,067 3,203,158 3,052,091
(Cell 4 and 5)
Resources Recovery
0 0 0 0 1,121,485 1,121,485
Facility Ashfill (Cell 20)
Notes:
(a) Data provided by DSWM on October 8, 2024.
(b) Capacity as of October 1, 2024 is reported for DSWM auditing purposes. Report is dated July 1, 2024 to fulfill FDEP
requirements.

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Landfill Capacity Analysis Figures

North Dade Landfill

Figure 1A. North Dade Landfill Site Plan

Figure 1B. North Dade Landfill Grading Plan

Figure 1C. North Dade Landfill Cross Sections

South Dade Landfill

Figure 2A. South Dade Landfill Site Plan

Figure 2B. South Dade Landfill Grading Plan

Figure 2C. South Dade Landfill Cross Sections

Resources Recovery Facility Ashfill

Figure 3A. Resources Recovery Facility Ashfill Site Plan

Figure 3B. Resources Recovery Facility Ashfill Grading Plan

Figure 3C. Resources Recovery Facility Ashfill Cross Sections

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APPENDIX C
Correspondence
 E-mail dated July 22, 2024 from Ravi Kadambala of DSWM with the October 2023 through
June 2024 tonnage data for the three DSWM active landfills.
 E-mail dated October 8, 2024 from Ravi Kadambala of DSWM with the July 2024 through
September 2024 tonnage data for the three DSWM active landfills.
APPENDIX D
References

1. “Landfill Capacity Analysis for DSWM Active Landfills as of July 1, 2007.” October 30, 2007 prepared by
Brown and Caldwell, Inc.
2. “Landfill Capacity Analysis for DSWM Active Landfills as of July 1, 2023.” October 30, 2023 prepared by
Arcadis U.S., Inc.
Arcadis U.S., Inc.
701 Waterford Way
Suite 420
Miami
Florida 33126
Tel 305.262.6250

www.arcadis.com
 Exhibit B

WTE Versus Landfilling (20 Years Out)

Cost Per Ton-Doral RRF Site vs. No WTE vs. No WTE with LF Expansion
$250.00

$200.00

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2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055

No WTE/No LF Exp No WTE/ LF Exp WTE

FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030 FY 2031 FY 2032 FY 2033 FY 2034 FY 2035 FY 2036 FY 2037 FY 2038 FY 2039 FY 2040 FY 2041 FY 2042 FY 2043 FY 2044 FY 2045 FY 2046 FY 2047 FY 2048 FY 2049 FY 2050 FY 2051 FY 2052 FY 2053 FY 2054 FY 2055
No WTE/No LF Exp $ 68.84 $ 71.01 $ 73.05 $ 95.56 $ 98.19 $ 100.90 $ 101.27 $ 104.04 $ 106.90 $ 109.83 $ 118.77 $ 122.07 $ 125.46 $ 128.94 $ 132.53 $ 136.23 $ 140.02 $ 143.93 $ 147.96 $ 152.09 $ 156.35 $ 160.74 $ 165.24 $ 169.88 $ 174.66 $ 179.57 $ 184.63 $ 189.84 $ 195.19 $ 200.70 $ 206.38
No WTE/ LF Exp $ 68.84 $ 68.68 $ 71.00 $ 98.58 $ 82.89 $ 85.36 $ 102.37 $ 90.52 $ 93.21 $ 110.07 $ 118.62 $ 121.93 $ 125.33 $ 128.84 $ 132.44 $ 136.15 $ 139.41 $ 143.32 $ 147.35 $ 151.50 $ 157.04 $ 161.44 $ 165.96 $ 170.61 $ 175.39 $ 180.32 $ 185.38 $ 190.60 $ 195.96 $ 201.49 $ 207.17
WTE $ 68.84 $ 70.84 $ 75.32 $ 100.91 $ 108.04 $ 115.07 $ 119.38 $ 123.96 $ 128.25 $ 108.71 $ 110.62 $ 112.63 $ 114.74 $ 116.95 $ 119.25 $ 121.64 $ 124.14 $ 126.74 $ 129.45 $ 132.28 $ 135.22 $ 138.28 $ 141.47 $ 144.79 $ 148.24 $ 151.83 $ 155.56 $ 159.44 $ 134.40 $ 139.15 $ 144.05
 Exhibit C

WTE Site Comparison Cost-Operating & Capital

58th St. Option
(Move DSWM, ISD &
MC to RRF, Soccer
Doral RRF Site Complex to 58th St Airport West Medley Site Okeechobee Eitlejorge
LF, DTPW Stays)

Capital Costs-Non Recurring Costs 93 123 111 126 124 111

WTE Capital Cost $1,488,886,000 $1,488,886,000 $1,582,443,592 $1,498,497,272 $1,593,591,461 $1,575,256,849

Revised Estimated Development Schedule 7 years, 9 months 10 years, 3 months 9 years, 3 months 10 years, 6 months 10 years, 4 months 9 years, 3 months
Total Non-Recurring $1,488,886,000 $1,811,123,997 $1,757,662,592 $1,917,098,272 $1,903,488,061 $1,776,499,849
Variance btw Doral and Proposed Site $322,237,997 $268,776,592 $428,212,272 $414,602,061 $287,613,849

Annual Operating Costs- Recurring Costs (2033 costs)

Total Annual O&M Costs $59,299,000 $61,592,000 $80,804,000 $75,301,000 $76,988,000 $86,782,000
Variance btw Doral and Proposed Site $2,293,000 $21,505,000 $16,002,000 $17,689,000 $27,483,000
Total O&M Costs (20-yr) $1,593,386,334 $1,655,000,102 $2,171,233,737 $2,023,366,066 $2,068,696,388 $2,331,864,836

Operating Cost Per Ton- Proposed WTE Sites $44.47 $46.19 $60.60 $56.48 $57.74 $65.09

(Number is ranked from lowest to highest non-

recurring construction costs) 1 4 2 6 5 3
(Number represents from shortest to longest schedule) 1 4 2 6 5 3