The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority Board (ECUA) and Escambia County Board of County Commissioners(BCC) will hold a kick-off ceremony to mark the opening of the ECUA’s Interim Materials Recycling Facility, or IMRF, on Aug. 22 at 9:30 a.m. The event will take place at the facility, which is located at the Escambia County Perdido Landfill at 13009 Beulah Road in Cantonment, FL.
This $10.6 million project was initiated to offer a long-term, regional recycling solution for our community, while at the same time, to assist Escambia County in reaching its state-mandated 75 percent recycling goal. On Feb. 12, ECUA broke ground for the IMRF, which encompasses a 53,460 square-foot fabric building with recycling equipment that is expected to process up to 165 tons of materials per day.
The event will be attended by the ECUA Board members, county commissioners from Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties, and city council members from municipalities within the tri-county area. In addition, representatives from the IMRF’s planning, engineering and construction team will also be in attendance. Opportunities for photos and interviews will be available prior to and after the ceremony.
WHAT: Let’s Tackle Recycling IMRF Kick-Off Ceremony
WHEN: Aug. 22 at 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Escambia County Perdido Landfill, 13009 Beulah Road, Cantonment, FL
INFO: www.ecua.fl.gov or 850.969.3303