Broward produces over 4 ½ million tons of garbage every year – A mind blowing statistic and a crisis for all of us.
What does it mean to throw trash “away”?
Where is “away”? It is somewhere.
Why should I think about it?
The consequences are pollution of our air, water and land that impact on our quality of life and health and increasingly higher fees to dispose of all that trash.
During the last several years, the county and 28 of our cities have been working on a comprehensive solid waste plan that will reduce the amount of waste we create, reuse what we can, and recycle effectively with a uniform system throughout the county.
After innumerable meetings, hiring an executive director, engaging several consultants, many hours of work by county and city officials, the draft of the Master Plan has been completed. The Broward League of Women Voters Environmental team has participated in the process from the start. Now it is time for the public to give input.
Attend public workshops:
June 16, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
This is a Public Outreach Meeting to review the Draft Solid Waste and Recycling Master Plan from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The public is welcome to attend the meeting at:
Tree Tops Park – Oak Ridge Hall, 3900 S.W. 100th Ave., Davie, FL 33328
June 17, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
This is a Public Outreach Meeting to review the Draft Solid Waste and Recycling Master Plan from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The public is welcome to attend the meeting:
Fort Lauderdale Downtown Event Center, 416 N.E. 1st St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301