The City of Deerfield Beach wants to inform you about an upcoming Broward County Commission meeting on January 28th, 2025, that will address two proposals from Waste Management concerning the expansion of Monarch Hill.
- Land Use Plan Amendment (LUPA): This proposal would convert the old waste-to-energy facility on Green Road into additional landfill space. County Commission approval is required for this change.
- Zoning Change: Waste Management is requesting a zoning change that would allow Waste Management to automatically increase the landfill’s height to 325 feet. Currently, any increase above the 225-foot limit requires a variance.
The Meeting location is the Broward County Governmental Center, 115 S. Andrews Avenue, room 422, in Fort Lauderdale.
A copy of the agenda can be found here: Broward County Commission Meeting Agenda – January 28th, 2025.
The City encourages residents to attend the meeting and voice their concerns. The meeting begins at 10:00 AM. If a specific time is announced we will provide additional updates.
How you can get involved:
- Attend the Public Hearing: Show your opposition by being present.
- Speak at the Hearing: Registration is required and opens on Friday, January 17th, 2025, at noon.
- Sign up here: Speaker Sign Up.
- A separate form must be filled out for each item you wish to speak on. The Monarch Hill amendments are 57, 58, 59, and 60.
- You are encouraged to email and call your county commissioner and let them know how you feel about this issue. Their contact information can be found here: Broward County Commission.
Transportation Assistance:
The City will provide transportation to the January 28th meeting in downtown Fort Lauderdale for interested residents. To reserve a spot, please email [email protected] with your name, phone number, and email address. We will send additional details directly to those who register.
As a reminder, Waste Management (WM) is seeking two significant expansions of the Monarch Hill landfill that will extend its use for approximately 16 additional years beyond the current 6-year lifespan.
Stay informed and participate in this important process.
For more information about the proposed landfill expansion, please visit www.DFB.City/Monarch. |
