Item B1 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 5.01 1(2)(a)} [§ 163.3180(1)(b), F.S.1, f $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)., F.S.I.
1§163.3180(2).,
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. f93-
5.01 1(2)(c)2 }[§ 163.3180(1)(b)., F.S.], [§163.3180(2)., F.S.]
Level of Service Standards:
Collection Frequency:
Residential: a minimum of one time per two weeks domestic refuse
a minimum of one time per two weeks yard trash
Commercial: by contract
Disposal Quantity:
5.11 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 year or 12,668 ERUs.
Duration of Capacity:
Sufficient capacity shall be available at a solid
development or use
Policy 801.1.2
By January 4, 1997, Monroe County shall
Regui-atiefvsmaintain 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 5.01 1(2)(c)1 }[§ 163.3180(1)(b)., F.S.1
[ 163.3180(2)., F.S.l
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}
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City of Key West. [9J 5.011(2)(c)1]
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Objective 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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or achieve full use of existing facilities.
Policy 801.2.21
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 1, 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
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Management, Inc. (WM1), or by other means as determined by the Motnree— County
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mattcrs. [9J 5.011(2)(c)1]
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program through either the public sector or privatization system. [9J
5.011(2)(c)1
Policy 801.3.31
The Cudjoe Expansion landfill shall remain open for emergency landfilling
capabilities or future use. The Key Largo, Long Kcy and 01d Cudjoc landfills
(DER) landfill closure process. [9J 5.011(2)(c)1]
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By January 1, 1997, Monroe County, through the Department of Environmental
on Crawl Kcy. [9J 5.011(2)(c)11
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Management, shall construct a sludge, scptage, and /or Ieachatc treatment and
disposal facility on Crawl Kcy. [9J 5.011(2)(c)1]
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year), with the vendor responsible for processing construction debris. [9J
5.01 1(2)(c)2b}
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to meet the solid waste processing and disposal needs beyond 1995. Particular
attention shall be given to the environmental effects and cost of such
technologies. [9J 5.011(2)(c)11
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By January 4, 1997, Monroe County shall select a long term disposal and
additional facilities if necessary. [9J 5.011(2)(c)1]
methods to meet the projected disposal nccds bcyond 1995 either through
with Policy 801.3.8. [9J 5.011(2)(c)1}
By January 1, 1997, Monroe County shall update the provisions of Sec. 9.5 191.
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Obiective 801.4
Monroe County shall achieve a 3075 percent diversion rate of the municipal solid waste
stream by January 4 -2021 • • :. .. ! . _ _ _ - . _ . . ! ! ! through
recycling. {9J 5.011(2)(b)2]
Policy 801.4.1
By January 1, 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 recycling program for residential and commercial locations.
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Policy 801.4.32
Within three (3) years after the adoption of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan13y
, Monroe County shall implement a county-wide, mandatory
euFbsifle-recycling program for residential and commercial locations, including
programs implemented with funds other than County tax dollars., unless an
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Policy 801.4.43
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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
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implemented. [9J 5.011(2)(c)1 and 2b}
Policy 801.4.34
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 separation of at least
50 percent of its construction and demolition debris,
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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 801.4.7
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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Objective 801.5
Monroe County shall undertake activities which support existing state and federal laws
pertaining to the handling, transportation and disposal of hazardous wastes. {9J-
5.011(2)(b)1 and 2; 9J 5.012(3)(b)2; 9J 5.013(2)(b)2 and 10}
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Policy 801.5.1
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)(0)1; 9J 5.013(2)(0)10}
Policy 801.5.2a
Inspection measures shall continue to be utilized at Monroe County land ills -end
transfer facilities to eliminate household generated hazardous wastes from the
waste stream. {9J 5.011(2)(0)1; 9J 5.013(2)(0)10}
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Policy 801.5.36
By January 4, 1998, thoThe Monroe County Building Department shall
prev-idewill 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 DEM County's listing, are issued certificates of occupancy.
[9J 5.011(2)(0)1; 9J 5.013(2)(o)(10}
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Policy 801.5.4-7
By January 4, 1998, Monroe County shall partiecontinue to review the
potential of inclusion in a Region -wide hazardous waste program consistent with
the SFRPC Strategic Regional Policy Plan for South Florida.
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Objective 801.6
Monroe County shall increase intergovernmental coordination efforts with the
Department of C A f it Economic Opportunity (DGADEO), the Department of
Environmental Regulation- Protection (DERFDEP), 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 Colon BeaehhWest and Laytenthe 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)(c)1}
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)(e)1]
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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.,
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 5.011(2)(c)1}
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