Monarch Hill landfill, Wheelabrator
Dear Editor:
There have been some developments in the last few days surrounding the Monarch Hill Landfill and new material that Waste Management has begun to dump at the site that I would like to inform you of.
MONARCH HILL LANDFILL
Last Monday, Ft.Lauderdale – Hollywood International Airport officials began the task of transporting about 50,000 cubic tons of dirt and other construction material to Monarch Hill. Test results have confirmed the dirt contains traces of asbestos.
Airport officials state the asbestos found does not pose a health risk to nearby residents because the material is non-friable asbestos, meaning it cannot easily become airborne. As an added precaution they are keeping the dirt wet and watered down prior to its delivery to Monarch Hill where Waste Management believes the material can be properly contained.
Please understand that, as your Commissioner, and a resident of District 4, I am very concerned about this issue and I am watching the developments closely, as are our neighboring communities.
If you have any questions, contact Dawn McCormick, Director of Communications & Community Relations, Waste Management, directly at 954-226-9894.or contact me.
POTENTIAL CLOSURE: N. Broward Wheelabrator Waste Energy Facility
Last month you received a message from me regarding the Broward County Commission vote on the closure of the North Broward Wheelabrator Waste Energy Facility resulting in the transfer of waste to the South Broward Facility.
Had it been approved, I believe that action could have affected the quality of life for those residents who live in the areas surrounding the Monarch Hill Landfill.
Broward County Commission did the right thing and tabled the matter until more education was given to residents and the commissioner, who represents a large portion of the areas affected, was sworn into office and able to vote on the issue.
NOTE: Broward County held a workshop on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015 at 12:30 p.m. to talk about the closure of the North Broward Facility, with city staff in attendance. Meeting was held at 115 S. Andrews Ave in Ft. Lauderdale, Room 422.
Thank you,
Bill Ganz
District 4 Commissioner
Deerfield Beach
