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NewsCommunity Newspapers (Miami)August 3, 2026Miami-Dade

Miami-Dade County outlines Zero Waste Plan strategies for waste reduction

Miami-Dade County officials are implementing a Zero Waste Plan aimed at reducing the volume of waste sent to landfills. The initiative focuses on expanding local recycling programs and increasing composting efforts to improve sustainable waste management.

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Why It Matters

The Plan establishes the long-term strategy for how Miami-Dade County will manage residential and commercial trash, potentially changing disposal requirements and recycling services for all county residents.

Key Facts

  • Miami-Dade County has adopted a Zero Waste Plan to manage future waste disposal.
  • The plan prioritizes reducing the total amount of waste sent to county landfills.
  • The strategy includes increasing the scope and efficiency of recycling programs.
  • The plan incorporates composting as a primary method for waste diversion.
  • Nick Ciancio, Resilience Division Director, is the primary official overseeing the vision for this plan.

Who's Mentioned

organizationMiami-Dade County“Local government body implementing the Zero Waste Plan”organizationMiami Community Newspapers“Media company publishing the article”personFrank Calderon“Host of MD Solid Waste podcast”personNick Ciancio“Resilience Division Director for Miami-Dade County”