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Commissioner’s Update
Waste Really Matters is sold to FPL, and these revenues help offset the disposal The authority is committed to transparency and
costs to the taxpayer, keeping your disposal assessments low. accountability for every taxpayer dollar used to provide
By County Commissioner With the continued increase in population and development waste management services. For example, our recycling
Maria Marino in the county, the SWA has kept pace with best practices in program enables SWA to sell the recycled materials at
The Board of County methods of waste collection to improve efficiencies while market rate and partner with municipalities as part of the
Commissioners serves as maintaining a high level of service and protecting the health, Recycling Revenue Share Program. For more information
the Solid Waste Authority safety, and welfare of our residents. The Garbage and Waste on recycling, visit https://www.swa.org/198/Where-to-
(SWA) Governing Board. Collection Ordinance of Palm Beach County, Fla., No. 2019- Recycle.
The SWA is an Integrated 022 regulates garbage collection, container requirements and Let me know how I can assist you by contacting my
Solid Waste Management placement, and maximum allowable yard waste. office at (561) 355-2201, or by email at mmarino@
(ISWM) System. Through Yard waste, a matter of particular interest to many pbcgov.org.
this system, the ultimate goal residents, is limited to six cubic yards or less a week in the
is to reduce the amount of unincorporated areas. This limitation allows the hauler to
waste that goes to landfills service their routes without significant disruption, and rids Bill’s Box from page 1
for disposal, while being environmentally responsible and the road right-of-way of large mounds of waste that attracts
fiscally sound. Elements of the ISWM System include: rodents and vermin, and eliminates impediments to visibility E-Coli
• Source reduction – Lessening the amount of waste and passage over roads, and interruptions to storm water E-Coli has attacked me now for the third time in
that reaches SWA through educational efforts and incentive drainage systems. almost two years. It is a bacteria that is sometimes
programs. We all know how rapidly vegetation grows in South hard to kill. After two doctors gave up, I discovered
• Recycling – Separating materials from the waste stream, Florida and that is why it is essential that we maintain our a doctor in Jupiter that has the magic touch. The cure
either at the source or by recovering materials from mixed trees and vegetation on a regular basis. Do not wait until applies old methods and the right antibacterial drug.
waste prior to disposal, and turning those products materials hurricane season to prune your yard. Staying on top of it But you have to recognize the symptoms and start
into commodities. will save you time, money, and aggravation. If you live on treatment right away. One effect, in particular, saps
• Combustion – Using municipal solid waste as a fuel a large parcel or have to perform extensive pruning that will energy and appetite. Quality of life diminishes. I think
source to create renewable energy, while significantly exceed six cubic yards, you must either store the excess on the nasty bacteria is kind of mysterious. There is no
reducing the volume of waste to the landfill. your property or hire a company to remove it. The SWA will certain knowledge of where it comes from or how it
• Landfilling – The final disposal option for anything that provide a removal estimate to you based on a contract rate selects its victims.
cannot be recycled or combusted. of $8 per cubic yard. Adopted Dogs
It is no exaggeration to say that SWA facilities are state- If you live within a municipal boundary, the municipality’s Taking a homeless dog or cat is good for your soul and
of-the-art, most notably the Renewable Energy Facility 2 contract with your hauler governs the frequency of collection lifesaving for the animal. It then becomes mutual love.
(REF2), which is the cleanest and most advanced waste-to- and accumulation allowed. Whether you live in a city or in It seems to be a trend. Media has done well to encourage
energy power plant in North America. While reducing waste the unincorporated area, in a zero-lot-line home or on a large this practice. Spending time in my front yard, I see lots of
going to the landfill, the REF2 generates 100 megawatts of rural residential parcel, every residential property owner pays people walking dogs of all breeds. I talk to the people and
electricity, enough to power an estimated 44,000 homes and the same rate for garbage and debris disposal services. This the dogs who sense how you feel toward them. Interesting,
businesses. Both REFs 1 and 2 combined produce enough is the non-ad valorem assessment at the bottom of your tax I know of families who come home with two dogs because
energy to power nearly 74,000 households. The electricity bill levied by SWA. they could not make up their minds on just one of them.
That is also a good trend. Mutual love is satisfying.
Deed Restricted Development
The Shores of Jupiter has as document, Architectural
under contract Control Guidelines, of which each homeowner has a
in 3 days copy. Restrictions were understood when their property
was purchased. The purpose is to have standards to keep
6869 Big Cypress Drive The Shores attractive and to preserve property values. It is
simple. If property becomes out of compliance, correct it.
That was your promise from the time you arrived. If you
The Market in the Shores is HOT have not noticed a deficiency, the HOA ACC through our
The value of your Shores home has never been Higher! property management firm will bring it to your attention.
Call me today for your free market analysis Just comply. It is a requirement and in keeping with the
Your Shores Real Estate Specialist clearly stated Deed Restricted Development.
Dates To Remember
Your Shores Specialist Call for any Real Estate March 13 start of Daylight Saving Time.
questions or needs
March 17 St. Patrick’s Day
Exercise
Are we exercising enough to add years to life? Me?
Guilty of not even walking. It increases energy and is even
good for the heart and brain. I know, I know! I may not
reach my goal of 105. Must not be too hard. I see lots of
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Mark Twain said when he felt the urge to exercise,
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satire, he was just being funny. However, I am taking him
seriously. “Dang me, they ought to take a rope and hang
me.”
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