Waste360
25 February 2026
Which Jurisdictions Are Investing in Incinerators? The Divided Future of Trash Burning
Why It Matters for ITAD
Market movements like this can signal shifts in demand for ITAD services. New technologies may create opportunities or challenges for equipment processing.
With trash generation climbing and disposal options dwindling, several U.S. jurisdictions are turning to, or debating, new waste-to-energy incinerators or contract renewals. Florida’s Miami-Dade County plans to build a new municipal processing facility, as does Saint Paul, Minnesota. Pasco County, Florida, is expanding its municipal waste-to-energy capacity. And in Frederick, Maryland Army base Fort Detrick proposes two new medical waste incinerators.
Key Takeaways
- • Which Jurisdictions Are Investing in Incinerators?
