Sun Sentinel: Our generational chance to tackle our trash
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...
Our City Media: We must work together to solve our waste crisis in Broward County
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...
Westside Gazette: We must work together to solve our waste crisis in Broward County
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...
New Pelican Guest Column: We must work together to solve our waste crisis in Broward County
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...
Coral Springs News: Coral Springs joins region plan to tackle Broward waste crisis. What to know
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...
New Pelican Viewpoints: Approval of this comprehensive (waste) plan matters to all of us
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...
July 15, 2026 Executive Committee Education & Outreach Subcommittee Meeting
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to Section 286.011, Florida Statutes, the Executive Committee Education & Outreach Subcommittee of the Governing Board (the “Committee”) of the Solid Waste Disposal and Recyclable Materials Processing Authority of Broward...
July 17, 2026 Executive Committee Meeting and Governing Board Meeting
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
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
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...