WASTE-TO-ENERGY CASE STUDY
HARRISBURG
Learn about the first in advanced waste management technology
LCSWMA's Susquehanna Resource Management Complex
WASTE AS A RESOURCE IN HARRISBURG & DAUPHIN COUNTY
The Susquehanna Resource Management Complex (SRMC) is the nation’s first waste-to-energy (WTE) facility, providing an environmentally responsible and sustainable solution for waste disposal. Located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (the state’s capital), SRMC operates around the clock, reducing waste volume by 90% while transforming it into clean, renewable energy. The electricity generated by this process powers the nearby State Capitol Buildings, highlighting the facility’s vital role in supporting the local community and environment.
Facility Fast Facts
- Facility first opened in 1972, retrofitted in 1990s
- LCSWMA acquired the plant in December 2013 & added a transfer station, ash storage building, maintenance facility, and offices
- Permitted to process 800 tons per day or 283,000 tons annually
- Facility recovers approximately 6,000 tons annually of ferrous metals (using a three-year avg.)
- Owned by LCSWMA and operated by Reworld 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Has a 23-megawatt generation capacity