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Solid Waste Authority urges Fort Lauderdale to join regional plan; commissioners ask for apples‑to‑apples cost comparison
Summary
SWA leaders urged Fort Lauderdale to join a countywide solid‑waste authority to secure flow commitments, economies of scale and diversion targets; commissioners requested a clear, town‑budget comparison showing current disposal costs versus projected tonnage‑based charges under SWA proposals.
Representatives of the Broward Solid Waste Authority and supporters urged the Fort Lauderdale commission on May 5 to endorse the SWA master plan and facilities amendment and to consider joining the Authority.
Sam May and Commissioner Fur described a decade‑long county effort to stabilize disposal capacity, boost recycling and divert organics from landfills. SWA speakers said participation by major municipalities — particularly higher‑tonnage cities such as Fort Lauderdale — is critical to securing lower disposal rates, attracting operators and avoiding the need for a billion‑dollar…
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