What is the Master Plan?
Broward County and 28 cities have come together to create the Master Plan. It will improve how we handle waste and recycling after it leaves your curb. The Master Plan does not control collection, each city will still be responsible for collection services.
Why is the Master Plan Important?
Every minute in Broward County we are generating 20,000 pounds of waste! Most of it ends up at the landfill or waste-to-energy plant. With the waste-to-energy plant at capacity and the in-county landfill nearing capacity, we need to divert as much of our valuable waste as possible. Approximately 62% of the waste sent to the landfill or waste-to-energy plant could be diverted with the programs presented in the Master Plan.
Click here to read the Master Plan
Click here to read the supporting documents for the Master Plan.
Click here to send us a question about the Master Plan
Master Plan Executive Summary
The Executive Summary highlights the key concepts, findings, and recommendations presented in the Solid Waste Authority’s comprehensive Master Plan.
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Financial Framework
The proposed financial plan calls for a surcharge on both residential and commercial waste. The estimated surcharge would be determined on a per ton basis. If approved, the surcharge would be applicable to waste managed by the Authority. This approach was shared to show how the Authority could establish a fair and sustainable funding source that supports the implementation of the Master Plan.
Purpose of the Funding
If approved, the surcharge would be applicable to waste managed by the Authority to fund the following:
- Expanding education and outreach programs countywide to help residents and businesses waste less and recycle more
- Setting up eight new recycling drop-off locations to improve convenient access to recycling
- Administrative services led by the Authority
- Building a capital reserve for future programs and facilities
The state has set a 75% recycling goal for all counties in Florida. Currently, the recycling rate in Broward County is 38%. The surcharge funding will be used to help reverse that trend and move the County closer to the state goal through increased education, access, and participation. Click here to read the detailed financial plan memo.
Next Steps for the Master Plan
- On April 17, 2026 the Governing Board approved the Master Plan.
- Each of the member municipalities will vote on the Facilities Amendment prior to August 14, 2026.
- Once the Facilities Amendment is approved by Broward County and 80% of the population represented by the member municipalities, the Solid Waste Authority will begin implementing the Master Plan.
Steps Taken to Develop the Master Plan
The Master Plan was completed in August 2025. It will now be reviewed by Broward County and the 28 member cities. Below are the steps that were taken to develop the Master Plan.
Past Presentations
June 17, 2025: Public Outreach Meeting
Click here to read the Presentation for June 17, 2025.
Click here to read the Report for the June 17, 2025 Presentation.
June 16, 2025: Public Outreach Meeting
Click here to read the Presentation for June 16, 2025.
Click here to read the Report for the June 16, 2025 Presentation.
June 11, 2025: Elected Officials and City Staff Focused Meeting
Click here to read the Presentation for June 11, 2025.
Click here to read the Report for the June 11, 2025 Presentation.
September 18, 2024: Community Engagement Meeting
Click here to read the Presentation for September 18, 2024.
Click here to read the Report for the September 18, 2024 Presentation.