♻️ Waste Energy Corp. to Open Plastic-to-Fuel Facility in Fayetteville, North Carolina

Waste Energy Corp. has announced plans to open its first waste-to-energy facility in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, with operations expected to begin in the second quarter of 2025. The facility, spanning up to 26,000 square feet, will utilize artificial intelligence (AI) and pyrolysis technology to convert up to 30 tons of plastic waste into clean fuel daily. The strategic location along Interstate 95 and the primary Eastern U.S. rail line was a key factor in choosing Fayetteville. "Our location is absolutely perfect for what we are trying to do," said CEO Scott Gallagher, emphasizing the site's accessibility to the Northeast Corridor from Florida to New York. This initiative aligns with broader local efforts to harness renewable energy. Fayetteville Public Works Commission, in partnership with Bloom Energy, has already implemented solid oxide fuel cells to generate clean energy from biogas streams. The Waste Energy Corp facility is expected to further this mission by addressing the growing plastic waste crisis. Currently, only 5% of the 400 million tons of plastic waste generated globally is recycled, while over 86% ends up in landfills.