Broward commissioners OK landfill expansion

Broward commission approves Monarch Hill Landfill expansion amid opposition
Despite strong opposition from some residents and officials, Broward County commissioners have approved Waste Management’s plan to expand the Monarch Hill Landfill, adding about 10 stories in height and extending it by 24 acres.
Broward County narrowly approves contentious expansion of Monarch Hill Landfill
The vote over expansion of the site commonly known as Mount Trashmore had been delayed at various commission meetings. In the face of objections from some in the surrounding communities, commissioners cited the need to serve the county’s waste disposal needs as a whole.
Broward commissioners OK landfill expansion despite outcry
The commission's 5-2 vote, following nearly two hours of debate, overturned previous decisions to table the measure.
Broward County commissioners to decide on Monarch Hill landfill expansion
Local leaders in Broward County on Tuesday will decide on a proposal for the Monarch Hill landfill expansion. According to Waste Management, they are seeking two significant expansions to the landfill that will extend its use for another 16 years.
Florida county commissioners approve WM landfill expansion
According to WPLG, commissioners voted 5-3 to allow WM to increase the height of the landfill, by 100 feet and expand it horizontally by 24 acres. The decision will allow WM to raise the landfill from 225 to 325 feet and to expand onto a former waste-to-energy plant site, according to the report.
Broward Commission OK’s Monarch Hill Dump To Rise Higher Than Statue Of Liberty
By Dan Christensen In a split 5-3 vote, the Broward County Commission Tuesday approved Waste Management’s request to increase the allowable height of its already mountainous Monarch Hill dump astride Florida’s Turnpike another 10 stories.
Broward commissioners vote to expand Monarch Hill landfill near Coconut Creek
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Broward Commissioners Expected To Take Final Vote On Landfill Expansion
If approved, the landfill would get wider at its base, peaking at 325 feet--about 100 feet taller than it is now.
Broward to let landfill grow taller and wider despite some residents’ fight against plan
The Monarch Hill Landfill in northern Broward will be allowed to grow taller and wider to accommodate more trash, county ...
WM Florida landfill expansion advances; sites approved for L.A. wildfire debris
Plus, landfills operated by WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental and other local entities had recent ...
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Broward commission approves controversial landfill expansion for Monarch Hill
Despite strong opposition from some residents and officials, Broward County commissioners have approved waste management’s plan to expand the Monarch Hill Landfill, adding about 10 stories in ...
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Will landfill grow taller and wider? Broward now aims for a decision next month
They committed to making a final decision Feb. 25 on whether the Monarch Hill landfill will be allowed to grow. The landfill now is 210 feet and is currently permitted to go to 225 feet.