CREATE ADVISORY BOARD TO COUNTY COMMISSION ON SOLID WASTE

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-06-02 · ordinance

Miami-Dade County has established a Solid Waste Advisory Board through Ordinance 260132. This board will advise the County Commission on developing and implementing long-term, sustainable solid waste management strategies. The board will consist of 15 voting members with relevant experience in finance, solid waste management, environmental compliance, and related fields. Members cannot be employees of county vendors. The board is intended to help address challenges such as landfill capacity issues and the need for new waste processing facilities. The ordinance was adopted on first reading on 2/18/2026 and amended on 6/2/2026. The board will sunset five years after its establishment unless extended. Public comment during committee meetings indicated support for the board, with some questions raised about its scope and timeline, particularly concerning incinerator-related matters, which were clarified by the sponsor.