Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County

Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County

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West Palm Beach, FL  ·  Welcome to AWAY! Whether you throw, recycle or flush it AWAY, the SWA puts your waste to work by creating energy, recycled commodities, or fertilizer pellets.
Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County
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RETHINK RE-PURPOSE RECYCLE
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RETHINK RE-PURPOSE RECYCLE / Creative Ideas for Recycling, Reducing, Rethinking and Repurposing for Crafters and DYIers
SWA Informational Graphics
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SWA Informational Graphics / SWA Current and Vintage Educational ,Artwork, Elements, Graphics, Illustrations, Images and Posters
Living Clean & Green
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Living Clean & Green / Ideas, Inspiration, Recipes and Sustainability Tips for Living Clean & Green Lifestyles
All Wildlife & Nature Photos from our 300+ acre Conservation Area
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All Wildlife & Nature Photos from our 300+ acre Conservation Area / The SWA will showcase incredible photos of wildlife and nature found on our Greenway Trail System, which includes a bird rookery. The northern entrance is located at the SWA Administration parking lot, 7501 N. Jog Road. The southern entrance is located at the end of the cross section between 45th Street and N. Jog Road. Trail hours are from dawn to dusk, seven days a week. The SWA conservation area is adjacent to the east of Grassy Waters Preserve and can be accessed from their berm.
Solid Waste Authority Facilities
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Solid Waste Authority Facilities
Renewable Energy Facility 2
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Renewable Energy Facility 2 / The SWA's Renewable Energy Faciity 2 (REF2) is a $672,000,000, state-of-the-art waste to energy facility. The REF2 project is the first of its kind in more than 15 years and the most advanced and cleanest waste-to-energy power plant in North America.
SWA at Events Around Palm Beach County
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SWA at Events Around Palm Beach County
SWA Bird Viewing
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SWA Bird Viewing / Tucked inside the 300 acres of SWA conservation area is a large rookery that harbors thousands of native birds, including two endangered species, the Snail Kite and the Wood Stork. Birding or Bird watching is a great way to enjoy this natural area, and can even be done without equipment like binoculars.
Recycling / Garbage Facts
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Recycling / Garbage Facts / Infographics, Statistics and Videos on Recycling or other solid wastes.
The SWA Education Center & Programs
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The SWA Education Center & Programs / Learn All About SWA Public Education, Special Events & VIP Tours
SWA's Most Popular Pins on Pinterest
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SWA's Most Popular Pins on Pinterest
REF2 Photographs from over three years of construction.
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REF2 Photographs from over three years of construction. / The SWA's Renewable Energy Faciity 2 (REF2) is a $672,000,000, state-of-the-art waste to energy facility. The REF2 project is the first of its kind in more than 15 years and the most advanced and cleanest waste-to-energy power plant in North America.
Renewable Energy Facility 1
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Renewable Energy Facility 1 / Vintage images of the Renewable Energy Facility 1, in West Palm Beach, Florida
SWA GeoCaching
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SWA GeoCaching
Project Learning Tree 2016 State Conference
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Project Learning Tree 2016 State Conference
Solid Waste Authority Volunteer Program
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Solid Waste Authority Volunteer Program / SWA Volunteers educate others about the importance of environmental stewardship, encourage industry awareness, litter prevention and help us to promote the 4R’s, Reducing, Reusing, Recycling and Rethinking. We Value our Volunteers, and offer one-day, short-term and ongoing volunteer positions all year round.
2016 SWA Soiree ~ Run AWAY 5k Trail Run/Walk ~ Recycled Fashions Fashion Show ~ Soiree Volunteers
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2016 SWA Soiree ~ Run AWAY 5k Trail Run/Walk ~ Recycled Fashions Fashion Show ~ Soiree Volunteers / 2016 SWA Run AWAY 5k Trail Run/Walk at the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County in West Palm Beach, Florida
2015 SWA Soiree and Run AWAY 5K Trail Run/Walk
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2015 SWA Soiree and Run AWAY 5K Trail Run/Walk / A Fun Educational Experience and Trail Run/Walk for the whole family!
2017 SWA Soiree ~ Run AWAY 5k Trail Run/Walk Event
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2017 SWA Soiree ~ Run AWAY 5k Trail Run/Walk Event / 3rd Annual SWA Soiree ~ Run AWAY 5k Trail Run/Walk Event
Park Ridge Golf Course - Lantana, Florida
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Park Ridge Golf Course - Lantana, Florida / Park Ridge Golf Course was a landfill in its former life. This unique one-of-a-kind course has some challenging holes and elevation changes that will put your skills to the test. Topping 85 feet at its highest point, it just may be the highest golf experience in South Florida. If golfing is your favorite past time, try for a hole-in-one at Park Ridge Golf Course, 9191 Lantana Road in Lake Worth.
America Recycles Day 2016
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America Recycles Day 2016
SWA Scenic Panoramas
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SWA Scenic Panoramas / Wide-Angle Scenic Panoramic Views of facilities and Greenway Trails System of the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County, Florida
Hurricane Irma Debris 2017
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Hurricane Irma Debris 2017
Landfilled items
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Landfilled items / The landfill in Palm Beach County is the disposal of last resort. If items are not recycled, or burned to make energy, they end up here. But some items are pulled out for safety or other disposal reasons. Here are some of those items
Dyer Park
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Dyer Park / Dyer Park was transformed from a landfill to a 560 acre county park more than a decade ago. There’s something for all ages to enjoy, like a playground for kids of all ages, bicycle paths, canoe/kayak access, an equestrian trail, or various sport fields or courts. Visit Dyer Park, 7301 Haverhill Road in West Palm Beach, hours are sunrise to sunset, with lighted court facilities open until 9 p.m.
SWA ABSOLUTE AUCTION Sat-Mar 5, 9AM
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SWA ABSOLUTE AUCTION Sat-Mar 5, 9AM / SWA ABSOLUTE AUCTION Sat-Mar 5, 9AM Date: Sat., Mar 5, 9AM Preview: Fri. Mar 4, 12-2 or 8-9 Auction Day Location: SWA Yard at 45th St. & Jog Rd. Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County Everything sells to the highest bidder regardless of price!!
Home Chemical & Recycling Centers Monthly Message
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Home Chemical & Recycling Centers Monthly Message / The SWA of PBC offers 7 Home Chemical and Recycling Centers (Household Hazardous Waste) for residents to drop off hazardous items and electronics.
Public Grand Opening Palm Beach Renewable Energy Facility 2
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Public Grand Opening Palm Beach Renewable Energy Facility 2 / Public Grand Opening - June 27, 2015
SWA Educational Videos and Ads
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SWA Educational Videos and Ads / Videos and ads produced by the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County, Florida
SWA Landfill Liner Construction 2015
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SWA Landfill Liner Construction 2015
2014 CanStruction
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2014 CanStruction / The Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County participated in 2014 Canstruction, a unique international nonprofit organization that hosts events showcasing colossal structures made entirely out of cans/bags of food. After the structures are built, they remain on public display for 2 weeks. All food will be donated to local food banks. We used more than 1,800 cans/bags (3,000 lbs) of food. Our time lapse video shows 5 hours work in just over 1 minute - http://youtu.be/qwrOwOWjDSQ.
2018 FL Governor's Hurricane VIP Tour of the Solid Waste Authority
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2018 FL Governor's Hurricane VIP Tour of the Solid Waste Authority
Willem Philippi Foundation - Haitian Delegation VIP Tours SWA
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Willem Philippi Foundation - Haitian Delegation VIP Tours SWA
PBC Mayor Kerner and Staff takes a VIP Tour of the SWA
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PBC Mayor Kerner and Staff takes a VIP Tour of the SWA
The 24th Annual North American Waste-To-Energy Conference 2016 NAWTEC24
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The 24th Annual North American Waste-To-Energy Conference 2016 NAWTEC24 / The 24th Annual North American Waste – to – Energy Conference (NAWTEC) Bringing industry leaders together from the Waste-To-Energy sector for education, discussion and review of the most recent innovations in today’s Waste-To-Energy markets.
Chinese Delegation VIP Tours SWA
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Chinese Delegation VIP Tours SWA
Sint Maarten VIP Delegation
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Sint Maarten VIP Delegation
Israeli VIP Delegation Tours SWA
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Israeli VIP Delegation Tours SWA / Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Saudi Arabia Delegation - VIP Tour
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Saudi Arabia Delegation - VIP Tour
PBC Mayor Bernard and Staff take a VIP Tour of the SWA
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PBC Mayor Bernard and Staff take a VIP Tour of the SWA
Experience Florida with Delegates from Around the World Take a VIP Tour of the SWA
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Experience Florida with Delegates from Around the World Take a VIP Tour of the SWA
Florida Legislation Delegation Takes a VIP Tour of the SWA Facilities in West Palm Beach
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Florida Legislation Delegation Takes a VIP Tour of the SWA Facilities in West Palm Beach