The City of Weston is a member of the Solid Waste Authority (SWA) of Broward County. This group of leaders from 28 municipalities is working together to manage how our waste will be processed and disposed of.  
 
Our County is facing a waste crisis.  We generate 20,000 pounds of waste per minute, and we are running out of space for it.  The current recycling rate in Broward is 38%. That is far below the state’s 75% goal.   
 
It is time to put waste in the RIGHT place.  Help Broward recycle and recycle right. 

Below are some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the SWA.  Please take a minute to learn more about the impact that the SWA will have on our community and you! 

1. What Is the Solid Waste Authority?

   The Solid Waste Authority (SWA) is a group of leaders from Broward County and 28 municipalities (including ours!) working together to responsibly manage how our waste is processed and disposed of.

    

2. What is the issue?

   We are facing a waste crisis. In Broward County, we generate an incredible amount of waste: 20,000 pounds per minute. We are running out of space at the waste-to-energy facility and in-County landfill. 

    

3. What is the solution?

   The SWA has developed a Master Plan to responsibly manage our waste after it leaves our curbs. Click here to learn more about the Master Plan.
   
   

4. What is the recycling rate in Broward County?

   38 percent, far short of the state’s 75 percent goal.
   
   

5. How can I help?

Click here to take the pledge to waste less and recycle right.

Most important of all, learn more about what you can place in your recycle cart and help Broward reach its recycling goal. Also learn ways to repurpose, reuse, and more!