EPA Grants Nearly $1.5 Million to Miami-Dade DSWM for New Vehicles to Reduce Emissions

MIAMI-DADE, Fla. – The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently awarded the Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) a grant totaling $1,483,400 for the acquisition of 21 new heavy vehicle models. This grant aims to fund the procurement of vehicles that are projected to reduce diesel emissions significantly, compared to older models currently in the DSWM fleet. The funding is provided under the EPA’s 2023 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) program, which is designed to advance the agency’s goal of fostering a clean and healthy environment, as well as ensuring clean air for all.

“This EPA grant represents a significant advancement toward establishing a more resilient, cleaner and healthier environment for our community,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “This investment in our fleet not only demonstrates our commitment to sustainability but also helps protect the well-being of our residents and the quality of our air. Together, we are making strides toward a healthier future for all."

“We are extremely gratified by this award, which empowers us to further our mission to ‘provide our customers with exceptional waste collection and disposal services that protect, preserve, and improve our environment’ and making Miami-Dade a more sustainable and resilient community,” stated DSWM Director Aneisha Daniel, PhD.

For further information regarding the EPA’s DERA program, please visit https://www.epa.gov/dera.

The DSWM provides curbside waste and recycling collection services to more than 350,000 households in unincorporated Miami-Dade County and ten municipalities, including Aventura, Cutler Bay, Doral, Miami Gardens, Miami Lakes, Opa-locka, Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest, Sunny Isles Beach and Sweetwater. For additional details about the DSWM, please visit www.miamidade.gov/solidwaste.