Covanta Announces Rebrand to Reworld

Waste-to-energy leader, Covanta, announced in April that it is rebranding as Reworld. The company is taking a new name it says better reflects its commitment to a more sustainable world.

For more than 20 years, the company has operated the waste-to-energy plant owned by Lee County, converting the household waste from residents of Hendry and Lee Counties into a reliable, sustainable source of electricity, while capturing metals for recycling. Learn more at Lee County Solid Waste or Reworld.

Every year, the facility processes more than 622,000 tons of waste that would otherwise have ended up in landfills. The Lee County facility uses waste to produce 57 megawatts of electricity around the clock, which is enough to power 32,700 homes for a year. It also recovers 21,500 tons of metal for recycling annually, equal to building 16,000 cars.

The Chamber of Southwest Florida’s Leadership Lee County class visits the waste-to-energy plant every year and the tour led by our board member, Tom Mueller, is one of the most insightful and interesting tours of the year!