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...
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...
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.
by Laurie Menekou | May 14, 2026 | Media Coverage
Segment aired on May 12, 2026, on NBC6 News Today. Transcription: Well, Broward County is the latest municipality to approve a master plan for how it handles everyone’s trash. The plan aims at significantly reducing waste and increasing recycling efforts to...
by Laurie Menekou | May 14, 2026 | Media Coverage
Ran on WIOD News Radio on May 12, 2026 Trash Talk is getting under way today in Broward County. Broward Commissioners today are set to vote all on a forty year master plan that brings together the County in more than two dozen municipalities for a unified effort....
by Laurie Menekou | May 14, 2026 | Media Coverage
Published on May 8, 2026, on WLRN Public Media. Broward County municipalities are set to face a critical vote concerning the future of the county’s trash disposal in the coming months. Broward only recycles 38% of its trash. That’s well below the state’s 75%...
