{"id":19817,"date":"2025-10-07T18:04:29","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T22:04:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.southwestranches.org\/?page_id=19817"},"modified":"2026-03-04T12:27:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T16:27:26","slug":"zero-waste-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/southwestranches.sgssys.info\/?page_id=19817","title":{"rendered":"Zero Waste Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Zero Waste Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Town Council is dedicated to protecting the health, safety, and well-being of our residents and the natural environment. We are committed to addressing environmental safety concerns through responsible policy, education, and community engagement. Together, with the assistance of the Zero Waste Advisory Board, we strive to chart a sustainable path toward zero waste by reducing landfill use, promoting waste prevention, and encouraging the reuse and repurposing of materials. Through these efforts, we aim to build a cleaner, healthier, and more resilient community for generations to come.<\/strong>

Members of the Zero Waste Advisory Board:
Chair: Harold Gubnitsky
Vice-Chair: Jessica Hartmann
Secretary: Debbie Green
Board Members: Rose Allbritton and Linda Flack
Council Liaison: Council Member David S. Kuczenski, Esq
Staff Liaison: Dan Stewart<\/a>, Deputy Town Clerk

If you would like to be involved in helping the Town chart a path towards a sustainable future please come and attend a Zero Waste Advisory Board Meeting. Click the link below for the meeting dates:
Zero Waste Advisory Board Meetings and Agendas<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Newsletter Topics<\/a><\/span><\/strong>
March 2026<\/strong>
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\u25cf Zero Waste Advisory Board Logo to be revealed soon.
\u25cf March 29th the Town will celebrate International Day of Zero Waste with event at Southwest Meadows Sanctuary Park. Bring your old sneakers to donate to be re-used or recycled, \u201cThing Swap\u201d to trade unwanted items with others or bring a single use plastic bag to swap for a reusable one.
\u25cf April Saturday tours planned for new WM Recycling Facility is April 18th.
\u25cf District Recycling Contest coming soon <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important Town Links<\/span><\/strong>
Garbage and Recycling<\/a>
Broward County Solid Waste Authority Updates<\/a>
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Zero Waste Hot Topics<\/span><\/strong>
International Day of Zero Waste Event<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upcoming Facility Tours<\/span> <\/strong>
April 18th, 2026 – WM Recycling Facility Tour<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photo Gallery<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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