Item C1 3.08 Solid Waste Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update
3.8 SOLID WASTE
GOAL 801
Monroe County shall provide for the adequate collection, disposal and resource recovery of solid
waste in an environmentally sound and economically feasible manner to meet the needs of
present and future County residents. [9J 5.011(2)(a)]J &163.3180(1)(b), F.S.], [ &163.3177(6)(c).,
F.S.[
Objective 801.1
Monroe County shall ensure that solid waste collection service and disposal capacity is
available to serve development at the adopted level of service standards,
the impacts of such development. [9J 5.011(2)(b)2][ §163.3180(1)(b).,
[ §163.3180(2)., F.S.],
Policy 801.1.1
Monroe County hereby adopts the following level of service standards to achieve
Objective 801.1, and shall use these standards as the basis for determining facility
capacity and the demand generated by a development.
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5.011(2)(c)2 }f &163.3180(1)(b)., F.S.1, [§163.3180(2)., F.S.1
Level of Service Standards:
Collection Frequency:
Residential: a minimum of one time per two wccks domestic refuse
a minimum of one timc per two wccks yard trash
Commercial: by contract
Disposal Quantity:
5.44 11.41 pounds per capita per day or 12.2 pounds per day per ERU
(Equivalent Residential Unit)
Haul Out Capacity:
95,000 tons per ycar or 12,668 ERUs.
Duration of Capacity:
Sufficient capacity shall be available at a solid
development o . .
Policy 801.1.2
By January 1, 1997, Monroe County shall
Regulatiertsmaintain land development regulations which provide a Concurrency
Management System (See Capital Improvements Policy 1401.4.5). The
Concurrency Management System shall ensure that no permits certificate of
occupancy or its functional equivalent will be issued for new development unless
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adequate solid waste collection and disposal facilities needed to support the
development at the adopted level of service standards are available concurrent
with the impacts of development. {9J 5.011(2)(c)1]J §163.3180(1)(b)., F.S.],
f 163.3180(2)., F.S.]
Policy 801.1.3
All improvements for replacement, expansion or increase in capacity of solid
waste collection and disposal facilities shall be compatible with the adopted level
of service standards for the facilities. [9J 5.01 1(2)(c)2}
Polley-80444
City of Kcy West. [9J 5.011(2)(c)1]
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Obiective 801.2
Monroe County shall maintain a five -year schedule of capital needs for solid waste
collection and disposal as part of the County Capital Improvements Program, identify
responsible parties and agencies, and identify time frames for improvement/completion.
This program shall be updated annually consistent with Capital Improvements Policy
1401.1.2 and in conjunction with the County's annual budget process to ensure economic
feasibility. [9J 5.011(2)(b)1 and 2}
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Policy 801.22
Projects to correct existing deficiencies shall be undertaken in accordance with
the Five -Year Schedule of Capital Improvements provided in the Capital
Improvements Element, and shall be given priority in the formulation and
implementation of the annual work programs of the County. {9J 5.011(2)(c)1]
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Objective 801.3
By January 4, 1998, Monroe County shall continue to implement solid waste disposal
methods which meet the projected demands for disposal. These disposal demands shall
be met either by continuation of the County's current haul out contract with—Waste
Management, Inc. (WMI), or by other means as determined by the MO ee— County
Department of Environmental Management. [9J 5.01 1 (2)(b)2 }_
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matters. [9J 5.011(2)(c)11
, Monroe County shall support a Solid Waste an Resource
Recovery Authority for the management of the Monroe County solid waste
program through either the public sector or privatization system. 19J
5.0] 1(2)(c)I}
Policy 801.3.31
The Cudjoe Expansion landfill shall remain open for emergency Iandfilling
capabilities or future use. The Kcy Largo, Long Kcy and Old Cudjoc landfills
o the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation
(DER) landfill closure proccss. [9J 5.011(2)(c)1]
Policy 80'
Monroc County shall continue to support City of Key West's efforts to provide
their own solid wastc managcmcnt through thc use of thc most cost effective and
environmentally sound technology. [9J 5.011(2)(c)1]
By January 1, 1997, Monroe County, through the Department of Environmental
Management, shall complete preliminary engineering and environmental
assessments for a sludge, scptagc and /or Icachate treatment and disposal facility
on Crawl Kcy. [9J 5.011(2)(c)1]
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Management, shall construct a sludge, scptage, and /or leachatc treatment and
disposal facility on Crawl Kcy. [9J 5.011(2)(c)1]
Polic 801
Through 1995, and subject to extension, Monroe County shall contract for the
haul out disposal of solid waste including wet garbage, yard waste and
construction debris (minimum of 75,000 up to a maximum of 95,000 tons per
ycar), with thc vendor responsible for processing construction debris. [9J
5.011(2)(c)2b]
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Monroe County, through the Department of Environmental Management, shall
ifiveshgate and review for County implementation the latest available technology
for resource recovery and other alternative solid waste management technologies
. -- - - - - • . . • .. - • - :. - • disposal nccds beyond 1995. Particular
attention shall be given--te thc cnvironmcntal effects and cost of such
technologies. [9J 5.011(2)(c)1]
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pre^ess_ng met_' od that will handle the solid waste for the unincorporated county,
Key Colony Beach and Layton, and will begin the • - - .. -- - - : . -
additional facilities if necessary. [9J 5.011(2)(c)1}
By January 4, 1998, Monroe County shall implement solid waste disposal
methods to mcct thc projected disposal nccds beyond 1995 either through
continuation of the WMI haul out contract or through thc installation and
initiation of alternative solid waste disposal facilities developed in accordance
with Policy 801.3.8. [9J 5.011(2)(c)1]
• .. 4, • • , ":- : - .. , hall update the provisions of Scc. 9.5 191
of the Monroe County Land Development Regulations in ordcr to ensure that
sufficient impact fee revenues are available to finance future solid waste facility
nccds.
Polley-804,342
Monroe County shall establish an interim policy to avoid consideration of new
• • • • - • -: •ncineration technology until current DER public health
and cnvironmcntal impact studies arc completed and new DER standards for
incineration facilities arc adopted.
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location of coastal high hazard ar as in the siting of new solid waste facilities.
[9J 5.011(1)(f)3]
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Obiective 801.4
Monroe County shall achieve a 3875 percent diversion rate of the municipal solid waste
stream by January 4, 2020 1998 and a 40 percent diversion ratc by thc ycr 2000 through
recycling. {9J 5.011(2)(b)2]
Policy 801.4.1
By January 4, 1997, Monroe County shall continue to assess collection practices,
net material recovery, program costs and public participation, and rates of
curbside collection pilot programs. The results of this assessment shall be
considered in the design and implementation of a subsequent, county -wide,
mandatory, curbside recycling program for residential and commercial locations.
[9J 5.011(2)(c)1]
Policy 80 2
By January 4, 1997, Monroc County shall evaluate thc Master Recycle' Program
to dctcrminc its success and continued applicability in achieving thc state
mandated recycling goal. [9J 5.011(2)(c)1]
Policy 801.4.32
Within three (3) years after the adoption of the 2030 Comprehensive Planay
, Monroe County shall implement a county -wide mandatory
curbside recycling program for residential and commercial locations, including
programs implemented with funds other than County tax dollars., unless an
alternate method of recycling is put in place in conjunction with thc disposal
method selected pursuant to policies 801.3.8 and 801.3.9. [9J 5.011(2)(c)1],
Policy 801.4.43
At select locations, the ` ... •• - - . - . • . •• - .. . •• .. e - ' County
shall continue to implement and expand, as necessary, drop -off collection
programs, electronic waste and household hazardous waste collection, which shall
supplement the curbside collection program, and facilitate participation by
properties which are not equipped to participate in the curbside collection
programs. [9J 5.011(2)(c)1]
Polie3`-801.4.5
Monroe County, in coordination with any contractcd private collection and
disposal service providers, shall continuc to scparatc yard waste from the solid
minimum of two sites in the Kcys, and market thc mulched product. [9J
5.011(2)(c)1]
Policy 801.4.6
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haul out contract, shall continue to operate thc preprocessing and material
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and material separation shall be continued or alternative methods shall be
implemented. [9J 5.011(2)(c)1 and 2b}
Policy 801.4.74
Monroe County shall continue to furnish holding areas for abandoned autos and
white goods, and contract out for the crushing, baling and transport of abandoned
autos and white goods out of the County. Franchise haulers are licensed to recover
Freon from white goods. [9J 5.011(2)(c)1}
Policy 801.4.85
Monroe County shall strive to achieve continuo to scparatoseparation of at least
50 percent of its construction and demolition debris, and shall separate at lost
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strum and offer thcm for recycling by January 4, 1998. [93 5.011(2)(c)1}
Policy 801.4.6
Monroe County shall assess the implementation options for creating or
contracting out a yard waste program, including mulching and composting, by
September 30, 2016.
Policy 801.4.6
Monroe County shall develop a commercial solid waste recycling and waste
reduction program and ordinance within two years of adoption of the Year 2030
Comprehensive Plan. Such a program and ordinance will provide a mechanism to
encourage commercial entities to handle solid waste in a means consistent with
Monroe County's 75% landfill diversion goal and will identify means to address
litter resulting from retail sales of disposable containers and styrofoam.
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Obiective 801.5
Monroe County shall undertake activities which support existing state and federal laws
pertaining to the handling, transportation and disposal of hazardous wastes. {I-
5.011(2)(b)1 and 2; 9J 5.012(3)(b)2; 9J 5.013(2)(b)2 and 10]
[9J 5.011(2)(c)1; 9J 5.013(2)(c)10}
Policy 801.5.12
The Monroe County Pollution Control and the Department
of Environmental Management shall continue to identify the location of all
hazardous materials in the County and shall have plans prepared, such as the
Monroe County Peacetime Emergency Plan, for containment, cleanup, public
notification, and fire control, consistent with federal, state, and county mandates.
[9J 5.011(2)(c)1; 9J 5.013(2)(c)10]
Policy 801.5.23
Inspection measures shall continue to be utilized at Monroe County landfills and
transfer facilities to eliminate household generated hazardous wastes from the
waste stream. [9J 5.011(2)(c)1; 9J 5.013(2)(c)10}
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f;toragc and containment requirements for those structures utilizing hazardous
materials. Containment requirements shall include, but not be limited to,
construction of impervious floors, without drains, to insure containmcnt and
facilitate the cleanup of any spill or leak. [9J 5.011(2)(c)1; 9J 5.013(2)(c)10}
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which address the location of all hazardous wastc "small quantity generators"
with respect to adjacent uses. Criteria for the location of hazardous waste small
quantity generators will be specifically indicated as allowed/prohibited by
individual county zoning designation. [9J 5.011(2)(c)1; 9J 5.013(2)(c)10}
Policy 801.5.36
By January 4, 1998, thoThe Monroe County Building Department shall
previdewill continue to distribute copies of the certificates of occupancy to the
Department of Planning and Environmental ManagementResources and the
Monroe County Fire Department to notify them when buildings or sites become
occupied by hazardous materials users and potential hazardous waste generators,
as identified on the County's listing, are issued certificates of occupancy.
{9J 5.011(2)(c)1; 9J 5.013(2)(c)(10]
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Policy 801.5.47
By January 4, 1998, Monroe County shall paftieii3etecontinue to review the
potential of inclusion in a Region -wide hazardous waste program consistent with
the SFRPC Strategic Regional Comprehensive Policy Plan for South Florida.
{9J 5.011(2)(c)1; 9J 5.013(2)(c)10]
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Objective 801.6
Monroe County shall increase intergovernmental coordination efforts with the
Department of Gemntunit.f AffaifsEconomic Opportunity (DCADEO), the Department of
Environmental Regulation Protection (13£RFDEP), the South Florida Regional Planning
Council (SFRPC), and the County's municipalities to develop and implement the most
cost - effective and environmentally sound methods of regional solid waste management.
[9J 5.011(2)(b)3]
Policy 801.6.1
Monroe County shall continue to manage the collection, transportation, recycling
and disposal of solid waste for the unincorporated areas and cities with the
exception of Key Colony BeaehWest and LLeytenthe Village of Islamorada, as
stipulated in the County's long -term interlocal agreements with these cities. In the
event that the City of Key West's waste reduction and on -site disposal facilities no
longer fulfill the City's solid waste needs, Monroe County shall negotiate with the
City of Key West regarding consolidation of the City and County solid waste
management processes. {9J 5.011(2)(01]
Policy 801.6.2
Monroe County shall continue coordination efforts with the Department of
Environmental Regulation-Protection (DERFDEP) and other involved federal and
state agencies to pursue funding for the implementation of the goals, objectives,
and policies of this element. {9J 5.011(2)(011
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Objective 801.7
Monroe County shall continue to promote public awareness of the initiatives to recycle
and reduce the solid waste stream.
Policy 801.7.1
Monroe County shall continue its long -term recycling goals and programs,
including - public participation and educational programs., under the direction of
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Policy 801.7.2
Monroe County shall continue to promote waste reduction and recycling by the
retail sector and hospitality industry by conducting recycling audits and Business
Recycling Workshops. [9J 5.01 1(2)(c)1]
Policy 80
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