Broward County Solid Waste Authority Participation
Summary
The city is spending an additional $400,000 on legal fees to fight Miami-Dade County's proposed trash incinerator near Miramar's border, urging residents to attend upcoming county meetings and workshops.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 9
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
$400,000 allocation for legal representation in FY 2025.
Miramar residents and property owners seeking to protect local air quality and property values.
None identified.
Mentions & discussions (11)
City Commission (Special) — August 13, 2026
Miramar weighed whether to stay in the countywide trash authority and its 40-year master plan. Officials discussed getting a seat at the table to protect western neighborhoods from potential incinerators versus the ongoing costs and lack of firm guarantees.
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING — July 8, 2026
Miramar is weighing whether to stay in a 40-year regional waste authority or exit to avoid unknown costs, mandatory green programs, and loss of local control. Commissioners are worried about rising trash hauling fees and where the city's garbage will go as South Florida runs out of landfill space.
City Commission (Regular) — February 23, 2026
City leaders urged residents to remain vigilant regarding potential revival of the Airport West site for a Miami-Dade County waste incinerator.
City Commission (Regular) — November 17, 2025
The city is allocating $240,000 for legal and lobbying services to actively oppose the placement of waste-to-energy incinerators near Miramar's northern and southern borders, protecting residents from environmental and health hazards.
City Commission (Regular) — November 5, 2025
The city voted to move residential garbage collection fees off monthly utility bills and onto annual property tax bills starting in November 2026 to improve collection rates and lower monthly utility statements.
City Commission (Regular) — June 4, 2025
The city is continuing its aggressive legal and public relations campaign against Miami-Dade County's proposed trash incinerator near Miramar's border. Commissioners approved additional funding backed by neighboring cities to protect residents' air quality and health.
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City Commission (Regular) — March 20, 2025
Appointing city representatives to help shape long-term countywide trash disposal, recycling, and waste-to-energy master planning.
City Commission (Regular) — February 5, 2025
City leaders continue to rally residents against proposed waste incinerator locations in Miami-Dade County that could impact Miramar's environment and quality of life.
City Commission (Regular) — January 22, 2025
The city is spending an additional $400,000 on legal fees to fight Miami-Dade County's proposed trash incinerator near Miramar's border, urging residents to attend upcoming county meetings and workshops.
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