Synagro Camden

In 2011, Synagro announced full-scale operation of the Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority’s (CCMUA) green-energy sludge drying facility. At the facility, Synagro converts sewage sludge into a renewable fuel, transforming waste into a valuable alternative energy resource. Synagro’s ten-year, $28 million contract with CCMUA is for facility operation and fuel product marketing and distribution. The green technology replaces outdated facility equipment and is an example of Camden’s and Synagro’s commitment to green infrastructure.

As a part of the ten-year contract Synagro donates up to $25,000 to Camden’s civic, educational and philanthropic initiatives. One planned donation provided playground equipment for a two-acre waterfront parcel next to the Ferry Avenue CCMUA facility. Additional project benefits to the local community included an 80-percent decrease in truck traffic entering and exiting the facility, significant odor reduction, and job creation.