Published on July 12, 2026. Our generation grew up hearing three words: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Reduce the amount of waste you generate by choosing objects with less packaging. Reuse items instead of throwing them away after their first use. Recycle waste materials...

Published on July 8, 2026. As concerned citizens, we are issuing this appeal to member cities of the Solid Waste Authority of Broward County (SWABC) who have not yet scheduled their vote on the Broward Solid Waste Master Plan. Please schedule your vote as soon as...

Published on July 3, 2026. As we go about our day, we don’t really think about what happens to our trash after it leaves the curb. But here’s something worth thinking about: in Broward County, we create approximately 20,000 pounds of waste every minute. Today, much of...

Published on July 2, 2026. As we go about our day, we don’t really think about what happens to our trash after it leaves the curb. But here’s something worth thinking about, in Broward County we create approximately 20,000 pounds of waste every minute. It must go...

Published on July 1, 2026. As we go about our day, we don’t really think about what happens to our trash after it leaves the curb. But here’s something worth thinking about, in Broward County we create approximately 20,000 pounds of waste every minute. It must go...

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...

Published on June 18, 2026. How will we manage our 5 million tons of trash in Broward? I have been proud to see the results of three years of hard work by our local leaders in the 28-city Solid Waste Authority of Broward County (SWABC) with a master plan that avoids...

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...

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...

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.