Task force readies January solid-waste workshop; county to accept paper and plastic 'to-go' cups

Nov 26, 2025

Staff said a January workshop will examine privatizing solid-waste services versus expanding the village operation; Jason (waste-management) reported Miami‑Dade will now accept paper and plastic to‑go cups in the recycling stream and urged city outreach and education.

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Staff told the task force that a solid‑waste workshop will be scheduled in January to evaluate options for future service delivery, including whether to grow the village operation or piggyback on larger contracts. Staff said the analysis will include cost/benefit forecasts, vehicle and apparatus costs, workforce implications and the question of maintaining backyard pickup.

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