Solid Waste Management: Promoting a Cleaner Environment

The Department of Solid Waste is dedicated to maintaining a clean and healthy environment for all residents. Its mission is to provide a comprehensive, safe, and cost-effective system for managing solid waste while ensuring environmental sustainability. By encouraging community engagement and enforcing sanitation codes, the department actively supports a sustainable future for the community.

Under the leadership of Wade L. Sanders, the department emphasizes the importance of combating illegal dumping through initiatives like “Let’s Get RID of Illegal Dumping.” This effort underscores the department’s commitment to environmental integrity and public health.

The department offers a variety of essential services to meet the community’s needs. These include garbage collection, bulky trash removal, and recycling programs designed to reduce landfill waste. New services, such as access to mini dump facilities, enhance convenience for residents disposing of waste responsibly.

Street sweeping and beautification efforts under the “Keep Miami Beautiful” program further illustrate the department’s commitment to maintaining clean public spaces. Additionally, the department addresses hazardous materials and chemicals to ensure proper disposal, protecting both people and the environment.

For businesses, the department partners with commercial haulers to ensure compliance with sanitation regulations. Together, these initiatives create a cleaner, greener future for all.

Read more in Miami.Gov

By Journalist Marcio Batista

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