WASTE MANAGEMENT SEEKS TO HEIGHTEN AND INCREASE SIZE OF MOUNT TRASHMORE DUMP

Waste Management Seeks to Increase Landfill

Height and Overall Size

The City of Deerfield Beach has a pressing and critical update for all residents. Waste Management (WM) is seeking two significant expansions of the Monarch Hill landfill that will extend its use for approximately 16 additional years.

The first is a County Land Use Plan Amendment (LUPA) that would convert the old waste-to-energy facility along Green Road to additional landfill space. The LUPA requires County Commission approval, and the Commission Meeting is scheduled for May 21, 2024.

The second is a height variance. Currently, the landfill is approved for a maximum height of 225 feet. They propose raising it to a staggering 325 feet. Unfortunately, the height variance is a decision of a County Special Magistrate and will not be voted on by the County Commission. WM has not submitted the variance application to the County yet.

This is not a matter to be taken lightly and requires your immediate attention and action.

CALL TO ACTION:

1. Learn about Waste Management’s proposed expansion and voice your concerns at the City Commission Meeting:

When: May 7, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Where: City Commission Chambers at 150 NE Second Ave., Deerfield Beach.

2. Call or email your County Commissioners to make your voice heard.

Commissioner Lamar Fisher – District 4 ([email protected])

Mayor Nan H. Rich – District 1 ([email protected])

Commissioner Mark D. Bogen – District 2 ([email protected])

Commissioner Michael Udine – District 3 ([email protected])

Commissioner Steve Geller – District 5 ([email protected])

Vice Mayor Beam Furr – District 6 ([email protected])

Commissioner Tim Ryan – District 7 ([email protected])

Commissioner Robert McKinzie – District 8 ([email protected])

Commissioner Hazelle P. Rogers – District 9 ([email protected])

3. Attend the May 21, 2024, County Commission Meeting and speak during public comment.

When: May 21, 2024 at 10:00 AM

Where: Room 422, Broward County Governmental Center, 115 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale.

Sign-up to speak: Click for Form Here!

The City urges residents to attend these meetings and take action. Your voice matters. Contact the county commissioners. Mark D. Bogen is your District 2 Commissioner. Call him at 954-357-7002 and share your concerns about the proposed landfill expansion. Together, we can make a difference and protect our community and environment.

City Commission Meeting – May 7, 2024

The Regular City Commission meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the City Commission Chambers located at the City Hall Complex, 150 NE 2nd Avenue, Deerfield Beach, Florida. A quorum of the City Commission will be physically present at the meeting and the City will be utilizing communications media technology with most City staff participating through video conferencing.

The May 7, 2024, Regular City Commission meeting will proceed utilizing communications media technology; however, the City Commission Chambers located at the City Hall Complex, 150 NE 2nd Avenue, Deerfield Beach, will be open to the public as an additional method for speakers wishing to speak on items. A copy of the agenda for the May 7, 2024 meeting will be available at http://www.deerfield-beach.com/1554/Meetings-Agendas.

The agenda includes instructions on how to access by telephone, YouTube and Zoom.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the City Clerk’s Office at 954.480.4213. For additional information on the agenda items for the Commission meeting, please visit www.dfb.city.