On Monday, December 2nd, Miami-Dade Solid Waste Management Department (DSWM) will unveil the newly completed construction charging station with five dual port chargers capable of charging 10 light EV units simultaneously from its operations building. The state-of-the-art charging station can replenish an EV within six to eight hours, depending on battery level and range. The event will take place at 12 PM at 8831 NW 58 Street in Doral.

“I’m incredibly proud that Miami-Dade County is leading by example when it comes to transitioning from gas-powered vehicles to electric. Soon, we will boast the largest electric commuter fleet in the country!” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “These innovative charging stations are helping us reach our goals of a cleaner, more resilient and future-ready Miami-Dade.”

The DSWM light fleet currently has four 2023 Ford Lightning trucks and one Mach E SUV that transport supervisory staff between facilities, trash and recycling centers, disposal sites, and transfer stations. Four more trucks are currently on order and more light EV vehicle orders will follow. The light EV fleet currently uses 3712 kilowatts of power resulting in a savings of 465 gallons of gas and the reduction of 2806 parts per billion in greenhouse gasses, per year. With 10 level two charging ports, this facility is not just a leap forward for sustainable transport, it’s a bold step toward a greener future for Miami-Dade.

“This initiative perfectly aligns with our mantra to reduce, reuse, and recycle,” says Department Director Aneisha Daniel, PhD. “Miami-Dade Solid Waste Management remains committed to delivering excellence every day, and these new vehicles and state-of-the-art charging station allows us to do so while reducing our carbon footprint and propel us forward in our journey toward renewable energy sources.”

“The transportation sector is responsible for approximately 55 percent of the greenhouse gas emissions in Miami-Dade County and electric vehicle adoption is one critical way to cut this climate pollution,” said Interim Chief Resilience Officer Dr. Patricia Gómez. “By transitioning our County fleet to electric and making EV charging more accessible for our whole community, we’re driving forward the Miami-Dade County Climate Action Strategy to reduce greenhouse gases by 50 percent by the year 2030.”

The Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management provides waste collection and disposal services to more than 340,000 households in unincorporated Miami-Dade County and 10 municipalities: Aventura, Cutler Bay, Doral, Miami Gardens, Miami Lakes, Opa-locka, Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest, Sunny Isles Beach and Sweetwater.