Covanta Leehttp://www.covantaholding.com/2008-06-30T10:05:32ZCovanta Leehttp://www.covantaholding.com/site/lee/covanta-lee.html2008-06-30T10:05:32Z
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<p><strong>COVANTA Lee, Inc.<br />
Fort Myers, Florida</strong></p>
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The Lee County Solid Waste Resource Recovery Facility, located in Southwest Florida, began commercial operation in December 1994 to serve the needs of both Hendry and Lee counties. In late 2007, a 636 tons per day expansion project was completed by Covanta Energy. The expanded facility now processes 1,836 tons per day of solid waste while generating up to 57.3 megawatts of clean, renewable energy with approximately 50 megawatts sold to Seminole Electric Cooperative. The facility uses secondary sewage treatment effluent from a nearby County-owned treatment plant for the majority of its process water. The facility is equipped with both ferrous and non-ferrous recovery systems to remove all metals from the residue. </p>
<p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 10px">As an integral part of the County's approach to integrated waste management, there is a MRF (recycling facility) and a public drop-off center adjacent to the facility where residents can bring non-hazardous household items and yardwaste for disposal. </p>
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<p align="left"><u><strong>Technical Data</strong></u></p>
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<td valign="top" align="left" width="39%">Facility Address: </td>
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Ft. Myers, FL 33905<br />
(941) 337-2200 <br />
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<td valign="top" align="left" width="61%">± 47 acres <br />
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<td valign="top" align="left" width="39%">Commercial Operation:</td>
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<td valign="top" align="left" width="39%">Energy-from-Waste System: </td>
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<td valign="top" align="left" width="39%">Boiler Design: </td>
<td valign="top" align="left" width="61%">865 psig/830°F superheater outlet conditions <br />
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<td valign="top" align="left" width="61%">Semi-dry flue gas scrubbers injecting lime, fabric filter baghouses, nitrogen oxide control system, mercury control system, and continuous emissions monitoring (CEM) system <br />
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<td valign="top" align="left" width="39%">Rated Refuse Capacity:</td>
<td valign="top" align="left" width="61%">1,836 tons per day <br />
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<td valign="top" align="left" width="39%">Energy Generation at Rated Capacity: </td>
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</table> About Ushttp://www.covantaholding.com/site/lee/lee-about-us.html2007-07-02T06:44:48Z
<p>Covanta Lee operates the Lee County Solid Waste Resource Recovery Facility in accordance with a service agrreement with Lee County Solid Waste Department. Covanta Lee Inc. is owned by its parent company Covanta Energy, Inc. <br />
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<p>The Lee County Solid Waste Resource Recovery Facility is located in Fort Myers, Florida. The Facility has operated continuously, 24-hours a day 7-days a week, since it began commercial operation in 1994. The facility is permittted to process a nominal of 1200 tons of solid waste per day to generate up to 39.7-Megawatt (MW) of renewable energy. This is equivalent to an estimated savings of 372,000 barrels of oil per year or 93,000 tons of coal. Lee County Solid Waste Resource Recovery Facility is equipped to recover both ferrous and non-ferrous metals and as a result recycles approximately 10,000 tons of ferrous metal and 350 tons of non-ferrous metal annually. <br />
</p> Facility Processhttp://www.covantaholding.com/site/lee/lee-facility-process.html2007-07-02T06:48:30Z
<p>The facility operates two (2) Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)-fired combustors (MWCs) which are each capable of processing a nominal of 600 tons of solid waste daily Each unit utilizes a mass burn combustion system where solid waste is combusted using the Martin reverse-reciprocating stoker technology. In addition to firing MSW, each unit is capable of firing auxiliary fuel, such as propane, during startup and shutdown. The steam produced by the MWCs is sent to a turbine generator with a nameplate capacity of 39.7 Megawatts. The net electrical generation is sold to Seminole Electric Cooperative. </p>
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<li>Diagram of Process (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.covantaholding.com/efw_process.shtml">Diagram</a>)<br />
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<li>Air emissions are controlled by high efficiency combustion within the furnace/boiler as well as by selective non-catalytic reduction (SNCR), spray dryer absorbers, fabric filter baghouses and an activated carbon injection system.
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<li>Highly efficient combustion controls potential organic pollutants as well as carbon monoxide. </li>
<li>The SNCR system injects ammonia into the furnace to control nitrogen oxide emissions; </li>
<li>Spray dryer absorbers utilize a lime/water slurry mixture to control the boiler outlet gases. The lime slurry mixture neutralizes acid gases, such as sulfur dioxide and hydrogen chloride and cools the outlet gases as well; </li>
<li>The fabric filter baghouse removes particulate matter (fly ash) and provides a secondary acid gas neutralization surface on the filtercake; and, </li>
<li>The activated carbon injection system controls mercury emissions.<br />
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<li>The Lee County Solid Waste Resource Recovery Facility also utilizes state-of-the art continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS). The CEMS measures the stack gas for emissions, such as carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, oxygen and opacity and allows the control room to continuously monitor the performance of each combustor unit. The CEMS data is reviewed and summarized into a report, which is routinely submitted to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and EPA for review. <br />
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</ul> Environmental Policyhttp://www.covantaholding.com/site/lee/lee-environmental-policy.html2009-04-13T17:39:01Z
<p>Covanta Lee, Inc. believes that responsible stewardship of the environment is essential for business efficiency and success. Therefore, Covanta Lee, Inc. is committed to protecting the environment in which it operates and pledges to operate in compliance with applicable laws pertaining to human health and the environment.</p>
<p>This commitment is embodied in <a href="http://www.covantaholding.com/site/about/environmental.html">Covanta’s Environmental Policy</a> through five Environmental Principles:</p>
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<li>Protection</li>
<li>Compliance</li>
<li>Conservation</li>
<li>Qualification</li>
<li>Commitment</li>
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<p>The Environmental Policy and the associated environmental principles are communicated to all employees and the general public. Questions regarding the Environmental Policy from the facility’s workforce and external interested and affected parties are encouraged through effective <a href="http://lee-community-outreach.html">communication procedures</a>.</p>
<p>As an environmentally-responsible operator, Covanta Lee developed a facility-wide Environmental Management System (EMS) based on applicable federal regulations and good management practices (GMPs) to ensure:</p>
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<li>Compliance with applicable regulations and permits;</li>
<li>Prevention of releases to the environment;</li>
<li>Conservation of natural resources by waste minimization and,</li>
<li>Continued improvement of environmental performance.</li>
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<p>The EMS outlines facility procedures and standards and identifies all aspects of the facility’s operation that have a potential environmental impact. Top priority is given to prevention of pollution and continual improvement of environmental performance.</p> Community Outreachhttp://www.covantaholding.com/site/lee/lee-community-outreach.html2007-07-02T11:03:28Z
<p>Covanta Lee, Inc. is committed to being an active and supportive community member. Covanta believes it has a responsibility to give back to the community by investing in communities where we operate; providing jobs for local residents; and supporting education, the environment, social and economic development. Over the past 13 years, it has been a sponsor of many public, private and non-profit organizations. Sponsorship has included in-kind donations of monetary funds, equipment, and/or time and labor. </p>
<p>Covanta Lee is also committed to providing those living in the community with a better understanding of the benefits of their neighborhood resource recovery facility. If there are any community concerns regarding the facility or its operation, please contact us using the information found in the “<a href="lee-contact-us.html">Contact Us</a>” section of this website. </p>
<p>As a component of membership in the EPA Performance Track program, Covanta Lee completes an Annual Performance Report in which it demonstrates to EPA and the public its environmental accomplishments over the year, its continued high level of environmental performance, and its maintenance of the Performance Track membership criteria. To review the Performance Track Application submittal and annual reports for Covanta Lee, Inc., click here (add hotlink to application and annual reports). </p>
<p>Covanta Lee, Inc works with Lee County to provide escorted tours of the facility to anyone interested in learning more about the Energy-from-Waste process. The facility has hosted tours for students from local grade schools, high schools, universities and colleges, various civic and community organizations, and our customers. For additional information or to schedule a tour, please refer to the “<a href="lee-tours.html">Tours</a>” section of this website. </p>
<p><img height="100" width="84" align="right" alt="" src="/uploads/11/Image/kab_84x100.gif" />Covanta Lee is an active member in Keep Lee County Beautiful which supports many “clean up” days. Additionally Covanta Lee is represented in Rotary South part of an international organization that raises money for worthy needs both locally and worldwide. </p>
<p>In conjunction with the Lee County public school system, as part of the standard curriculum many eighth graders throughout the county are educated through a field trip to the facility on the important part waste-to-energy plays in the County’s integrated solid waste management system. </p>
<p>Annually Environmental Mini Grants are awarded to many Lee County teachers through Covanta’s support of the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools. These mini grants have made a great difference too many students that would not have been possible with out Covanta’s community involvement. </p> Tourshttp://www.covantaholding.com/site/lee/lee-tours.html2007-07-02T07:05:12Z
<div><strong>See How It All Works – </strong>Covanta Lee provides escorted tours of the facility to anyone interested in learning more about the Lee County Solid Waste Resource Recovery Process.</div>
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<li><strong>Tour Days – Monday through Friday </strong></li>
<li><strong>Tour Hours – 9AM- 4PM</strong></li>
<li><strong>Tour Checklist</strong>
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<li>Must wear covered shoes (open toed shoes, sandals, and high heels are prohibited in the outside plant areas)</li>
<li>Skirts and dresses are not recommended</li>
<li>Age limit of children is 10 years old or fifth grade. School classes/groups are limited to no more than 30 people. </li>
<li>Student to teacher ratio = At least 1 teacher/adult : 8 students</li>
<li>Hard hats and eye protection will be provided</li>
<li>Waiver Form must be completed </li>
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<p>All tours should be scheduled in advance, please call (239) 337-2200 Ext. 5 for Tom Mueller, Business Manager or email him at: <u><a href="mailto:tmueller@covantaenergy.com?subject=Tour%20Request">tmueller@covantaenergy.com</a></u></p> Contact Ushttp://www.covantaholding.com/site/lee/lee-contact-us.html2007-07-02T07:06:27Z
<p>Individuals or groups having questions regarding Lee County Solid Waste Resource Recovery Facility may contact us at: </p>
<p>Contact: Mr. Thomas Mueller, Covanta Energy <br />
Phone: (239) 337-2200 Ext. 5 <br />
Email: <a href="mailto:tmueller@covantaenergy.com?subject=Tour%20Request">tmueller@covantaenergy.com</a> <br />
Address: 10500 Buckingham Road <br />
Fort Myers, Florida 33905 <br />
</p> Directionshttp://www.covantaholding.com/site/lee/lee-directions.html2007-07-02T07:07:04Z
<p>Proceed East off I-75 exit #138 to Buckingham Road (approx 2 miles) turn left , the facility is approximately one mile on the left / West side of the road. The large entrance entitled “Lee County Solid Waste Recovery Facility” is clearly marked. Enter the driveway and proceed using the right lane around the scale house following the visitor signs. There is no need to stop at the scale house if you arrive during posted hours, and your tour has been confirmed. The large 5 story building at the rear of the site is your destination. Covanta Lee’s offices are on the fourth floor.</p>
11<div><strong>See How It All Works – </strong>Covanta Lee provides escorted tours of the facility to anyone interested in learning more about the Lee County Solid Waste Resource Recovery Process.</div>
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<li><strong>Tour Days – Monday through Friday </strong></li>
<li><strong>Tour Hours – 9AM- 4PM</strong></li>
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<li>Must wear covered shoes (open toed shoes, sandals, and high heels are prohibited in the outside plant areas)</li>
<li>Skirts and dresses are not recommended</li>
<li>Age limit of children is 10 years old or fifth grade. School classes/groups are limited to no more than 30 people. </li>
<li>Student to teacher ratio = At least 1 teacher/adult : 8 students</li>
<li>Hard hats and eye protection will be provided</li>
<li>Waiver Form must be completed </li>
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<p>All tours should be scheduled in advance, please call (239) 337-2200 Ext. 5 for Tom Mueller, Business Manager or email him at: <u><a href="mailto:tmueller@covantaenergy.com?subject=Tour%20Request">tmueller@covantaenergy.com</a></u></p>1209/uploads/11/Image/header/covanta-efw-facilities.jpg2lee-tourstruetrue
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