MDIA & Miami-Dade County May 19, 2026

Installing Sustainable Generation’s Advanced Composting System

Dr. Lanette Sobel stands on the foundation of Miami-Dade County's first Aerated Static Pile — “The way that we process organic material in Miami-Dade County is about to get turbo charged,” says Dr. Lanette Sobel, seen here standing on the foundation of the county’s first ASP (Aerated Static Pile).

Building the system MDIA Composting Pilot · May 2026

Advanced Composting at the Compost Testing Site

This page documents the installation of Sustainable Generation’s “Advanced Composting System” at the Miami-Dade County pilot site, which we have nicknamed “Compost Zone One.” The system uses solar energy to pump large quantities of air into compost and yard debris, which accelerates the composting process.

A pile that would normally take six months can now be processed in under three months, significantly increasing throughput and reducing material inventory on site.

Solar panel array collecting energy to power compost aeration at the pilot site — An array of solar panels is used to collect energy, which is then used to pump air into the compost piles.

Air tubes aerating compost windrows at the Miami-Dade County pilot site — Piles of compost are pumped with air and monitored to maintain optimal temperatures. This accelerated process reduces composting time from six months to under three months.

Aeration piping connecting blowers to compost piles on top of South Dade Landfill — Aeration piping connects blowers to compost piles on top of South Dade Landfill.

Covered compost piles at the Miami-Dade County pilot site — The compost piles are covered, aerated, and monitored to achieve accelerated composting times.

Installing the first plenum, the foundation of the aerated static pile — **A big moment:** Installing the first plenum, which is the foundation of the pile.

Installing the frame for the solar panel array at the pilot site — Installing the frame for the solar panel array.