Synagro to build regional green waste facility in Florida

   Synagro Technologies Inc. (Houston, TX) has entered into a lease agreement with the Charlotte County Public Works’ Solid Waste Division in Florida under which Synagro will develop a regional biosolids and green waste “bio-recycling center” at the county’s Zemel Road Landfill near Punta Gorda. Under the 20-year agreement, Synagro will design, finance, build, and operate the covered-windrow composting facility, which will process 50,000 tons of biosolids per year. Synagro said that the facility will provide essential services in the region, which offers limited biosolids management options because it lies in sensitive watersheds and faces more stringent nutrient management requirements in 2013. The facility will produce Class AA compost that will be used by public works agencies to maintain recreational facilities and community gardens and repair construction sites.