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Southwest Ranches moves forward on composting pilot, Waste Management refunds $4,443
Summary
Town staff reported a $4,443.07 refund from Waste Management after a contractual true‑up and overcharge discovery, and the council heard an update on a residential composting pilot (55 signups) with the first collection slated for July 14.
Town staff told the council that Waste Management identified an overcharge in last year—ontract true‑up and will remit a check for $4,443.07 to the town. Russell said the figure came after WM reduced the projected true‑up from about $21,000 last year to roughly $5,000 this year and discovered an earlier overbilling.
Russell also reported that 55 residents have signed up for a residential composting pilot (a town goal requested by council policy); the pilot originally had 100 slots, so 45 remain available. The first collection for the pilot is scheduled to begin Monday, July 14, and Russell asked residents considering the program to attend a virtual information session the coming Saturday at 10 a.m.
The council discussed potential options to divert vegetative waste from the landfill stream and asked Waste Management representatives to return with options for separating vegetative collections and a workshop discussion. Council members emphasized outreach and education would be required if the town expands diversion programs.
Why it matters: The refund reduces an operating shortfall identified in service contract reconciliation, while the composting pilot represents an operational change that could reduce landfill tonnages and improve recycling rates if expanded.
What comes next: Staff will continue outreach for the composting pilot, finalize the pilot's first collection logistics, and return WM options for vegetative waste diversion at a future workshop.
