Mission Statement
Provide for cost efficient and environmentally proper collection, transportation and disposition of solid waste generated in the County excluding the City of Key West as defined by various statutes, ordinances and agreements.
This County department is responsible for overseeing solid waste collection and disposal activities; providing residential and commercial recycling services; administering a household hazardous waste collection and disposal program and providing pollution control services Countywide, excluding Key West and the Village of Islamorada.
Residents pay for solid waste service through non ad valorem assessments. The rates are set each year by the Board of County Commissioners and are based upon contractual obligations for services and projected Solid Waste Department operating expenses.
Solid waste collection is provided by four private franchise operators, each servicing a specific geographical area of the County.
Disposal of solid waste is currently handled by three transfer station operations where waste is prepared for transportation and disposal at an out of county location.
Household hazardous wastes are collected at each transfer station on specific days. Call 295-4314 for a schedule.
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