Page 13 - Southern Exposure - March '22

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CoMMissioner’s uPdate

Waste Really Matters

By County Commissioner Maria Marino

The Board of County Commissioners serves as the Solid either at the source or by recovering materials from mixed waste-to-energy power
Waste Authority (SWA) Governing Board. The SWA is waste prior to disposal, and turning those products materials plant in North America.
an Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) System. into commodities. While reducing waste going
Through this system, the ultimate goal is to reduce the • Combustion – Using municipal solid waste as a fuel to the landfill, the REF2
amount of waste that goes to landfills for disposal, while source to create renewable energy, while significantly generates 100 megawatts of
being environmentally responsible and fiscally sound. reducing the volume of waste to the landfill. electricity, enough to power
Elements of the ISWM System include: • Landfilling – The final disposal option for anything that an estimated 44,000 homes
• Source reduction – Lessening the amount of waste that cannot be recycled or combusted. and businesses. Both REFs
reaches SWA through educational efforts and incentive It is no exaggeration to say that SWA facilities are 1 and 2 combined produce
programs. state-of-the-art, most notably the Renewable Energy enough energy to power
• Recycling – Separating materials from the waste stream, Facility 2 (REF2), which is the cleanest and most advanced nearly 74,000 households.
The electricity is sold to
FPL, and these revenues help offset the disposal costs to
the taxpayer, keeping your disposal assessments low.
With the continued increase in population and
development in the county, the SWA has kept pace with
best practices in methods of waste collection to improve
efficiencies while maintaining a high level of service and
protecting the health, safety, and welfare of our residents.
Upscale Resale The Garbage and Waste Collection Ordinance of Palm
Beach County, Fla., No. 2019-022 regulates garbage
collection, container requirements and placement, and
Experience The Difference maximum allowable yard waste.
Yard waste, a matter of particular interest to many
residents, is limited to six cubic yards or less a week in the
New and consigned furniture, unique lighting, accessories and gifts. unincorporated areas. This limitation allows the hauler to
Complete wallpaper and fabric library for all your design needs. service their routes without significant disruption, and rids
the road right-of-way of large mounds of waste that attracts
rodents and vermin, and eliminates impediments to visibility
New 23,000 sq. ft. Location and passage over roads, and interruptions to storm water
drainage systems.
We all know how rapidly vegetation grows in South
Florida and that is why it is essential that we maintain our
Consign and Design has EXPANDED! They have moved to a new, much trees and vegetation on a regular basis. Do not wait until
larger location at 7700 N Military Trail. The previous “Golf Store” has been hurricane season to prune your yard. Staying on top of it
will save you time, money, and aggravation. If you live on
redesigned and it’s gorgeous! Consign and Design has been the place a large parcel or have to perform extensive pruning that will
to buy and consign for the last 20 years. They specialize in working with exceed six cubic yards, you must either store the excess on
high-end homes, upscale designers, and luxury model homes. Multiple your property or hire a company to remove it. The SWA
celebrities and sports legends have used their services and shoppers have will provide a removal estimate to you based on a contract
purchased incredible pieces as a result. With wait times for furniture at rate of $8 per cubic yard.
If you live within a municipal boundary, the municipality’s
more than a year in some instances, luxury consignment brings great contract with your hauler governs the frequency of
value. They also carry fabulous new artwork, lighting, and accessories. If collection and accumulation allowed. Whether you live
you haven’t experienced Consign and Design, check it out soon! You won’t in a city or in the unincorporated area, in a zero-lot-line
believe the buys. At least 5 trucks roll in weekly and it goes out fast! home or on a large rural residential parcel, every residential
property owner pays the same rate for garbage and debris
disposal services. This is the non-ad valorem assessment
Nanci Smith, the owner, has had a fabulous store in Wellington for years at the bottom of your tax bill levied by SWA.
but decided to expand in the Gardens 5 years ago. She couldn’t be happier The authority is committed to transparency and
with that decision. She states, “I knew we would do well because our accountability for every taxpayer dollar used to provide
Wellington clients expect a certain level of service and I felt we could deliver waste management services. For example, our recycling
that in a different way than others in the Gardens, Jupiter, Stuart area. Our program enables SWA to sell the recycled materials at
market rate and partner with municipalities as part of the
store was well received here and the time has come to expand. We also Recycling Revenue Share Program. For more information
fill a void for well curated artwork and accessories. Art is one of our top on recycling, visit https://www.swa.org/198/Where-to-
categories, and it’s hard to find in the mid range price point. It’s either very Recycle.
cheap or super expensive. People want original and unique pieces without Let me know how I can assist you by contacting my office
purchasing a name. We offer new and consigned items at a fraction of the at (561) 355-2201, or by email at mmarino@pbcgov.org.
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