Proposed Changes to Waste Collection Fees in Broward County

Original title: MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution Amending the Broward County Administrative Code, the title of which is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES; AMENDING SECTION 38.39 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (“ADMINISTRATIVE CODE”) TO PRESCRIBE A REVISED FRANCHISE FEE RATE AND REVISED LICENSE FEES FOR WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES IN THE OPEN MARKET AREA; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

March 3, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The resolution will change the regulatory fees paid by waste collection companies in Broward County, which may impact the operational costs for service providers in the .

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Waste collection service providers

These companies must pay the revised franchise and license fees to operate in the open market area.

Broward County residents

Residents may be affected if service providers adjust their pricing models in response to the updated county fee structure.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 3, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This resolution proposes updates to the Broward County Administrative Code regarding waste collection services. It specifically seeks to adjust the rates and license fees for waste collection providers operating within the county's .

Key Facts

The resolution amends Section 38.39 of the Broward County Administrative Code.
The amendment establishes revised franchise fee rates for waste collection services.
The amendment establishes revised license fees for waste collection services.
The changes apply specifically to the 'open market area' for waste collection.
The resolution includes a severability clause, ensuring the code remains valid if one part is found unenforceable.
The resolution mandates the inclusion of these changes into the official Administrative Code.
The resolution provides for a specific effective date for these changes.

Why It Matters

The resolution will change the regulatory fees paid by waste collection companies in Broward County, which may impact the operational costs for service providers in the .

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'open market area' for waste collection?

The document refers to the area where waste collection services are provided under county franchise and license regulations, distinct from areas with exclusive service contracts.

Will my personal trash collection bill change?

The document does not explicitly state how these fee changes will affect individual residential bills, as it focuses on franchise and license fees paid by service providers to the county.

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Connected Entities

organizationBroward County Board of County Commissioners“The governing body proposing the resolution.”Map →

locationBroward County“The jurisdiction affected by the administrative code amendment.”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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