Published on June 18, 2026.
Waste management in Broward County is at a crisis point, experts say. This summer, governments around the county — including Coral Springs — are taking new steps to address it together.
On Wednesday, June 17, city commissioners voted unanimously to approve the first amendment to the Solid Waste Authority Master Plan, which will bring over two dozen cities together to increase recycling, composting and landfill diversion.
It was bittersweet, some said, because former Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer, a longtime environmental advocate credited with helping spearhead the project, was not there to see it happen.
She was shot and killed April 1, allegedly by her husband Stephen Bowen. Here’s what to know.
Why make the change?
According to the Solid Waste Authority (SWA), Broward County’s landfill and garbage burning facilities are at or near capacity. And, as the county’s population grows, so does its need for waste disposal.
Representatives from 28 towns and cities, including Coral Springs, Coconut Creek, Margate, Parkland and Tamarac, have worked with experts and stakeholders to find a way to solve the issue.
The result was the Broward Solid Waste Authority Master Plan.
The model prioritizes diversion — sending materials to recycling, composting and other facilities — and collaboration between cities to reduce costs and streamline operations.
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