Industry Tour - LCSWMA’s Lancaster Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Facility

Description

DATE: March 21, 2024

TIME: 8:30 - 10:00 am

COST: $30 Members

$45 Future Members

LOCATION: LCSWMA Waste-To-Energy Facility

What are our Industry Tours?

Great question! They provide a unique opportunity to learn more about the inner workings of the host business, including requirements to serve the industry. Attendees discover the impact of advancing technologies and view first-hand the initiatives that have been implemented to improve operations. It is also a great way to develop relationships with potential business partners. 

Each location is chosen to highlight its innovative processes, and unique business model, or share best practices. 

Learn more about the host!

In Lancaster County, the largest portion of municipal solid waste is taken to LCSWMA’s Lancaster Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Facility where it is transformed into renewable energy.

Steam generated during the waste combustion process spins a turbine, which creates electricity. LCSWMA generates about 36 megawatts of electricity at a given time. The facility itself consumes six of those megawatts and 25 are sold into the local power grid—enough to power more than 30,000 Lancaster County homes and businesses! The remaining steam is sent to neighboring Perdue AgriBusiness.

During the facility presentation and tour, attendees will learn how waste is used as a resource in Lancaster County to:

• Preserve land
• Reduce waste volume by 90%
• Preserve landfill capacity
• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by eliminating the creation of methane if the waste had been landfilled
• Provide clean energy and steam
• Allow for metal recovery and recycling 

The walking tour of the Lancaster Waste-to-Energy Facility will showcase how LCSWMA is rethinking waste for a sustainable future. Please wear a long-sleeve shirt and closed-toe shoes. For your safety, PPE will be provided. 

Thank you to our sponsor!