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July 17, 2026 Executive Committee Meeting and Governing Board Meeting

by Laurie Menekou | Jun 23, 2026 | July meetings, Public Notices

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to Section 286.011, Florida Statutes, the Executive Committee of the Governing Board (the “Committee”) of the Solid Waste Disposal and Recyclable Materials Processing Authority of Broward County, Florida (the “SWA”), will conduct...

WPLG Local10: Broward County pushes master plan as waste crisis nears tipping point

by Laurie Menekou | Jun 18, 2026 | Media Coverage

Segment was published on June 17, 2026 South Florida, like much of the world, is grappling with a growing solid waste crisis. Some cities recycle. Some don’t. And as landfills near capacity, officials say solutions need to be found quickly. Broward County believes it...

WLRN: Broward cities will vote on the future of Broward’s trash

by Laurie Menekou | Jun 12, 2026 | Media Coverage

Ran on WLRN Public Media on June 12, 2026 Broward County only recycles 38% of its trash — well below the state’s recommended 75% threshold. “We used to have 60% recycling, which is really good. We had two waste to energy plants at the time, and granted, that allows...

NBC6 Impact: Clock ticking for cities to approve Broward solid waste master plan

by Laurie Menekou | Jun 1, 2026 | Media Coverage

Segment aired on Sunday, May 31, 2026 on NBC6 Impact. Jackie Nespral talks with the Mayor of Sunrise Mike Ryan who is behind Broward Solid Waste Authority’s Master Plan. Click here to watch the segment. 

June 15, 2026 Executive Committee Meeting & Governing Board Meeting

by Laurie Menekou | May 18, 2026 | June Meetings, Public Notices

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to Section 286.011, Florida Statutes, the Executive Committee of the Governing Board (the “Committee”) of the Solid Waste Disposal and Recyclable Materials Processing Authority of Broward County, Florida (the “SWA”), will conduct...
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