Bill > H4039

This bill establishes new requirements for expanding the Monarch Hill Landfill in Broward County, Florida, by mandating a comprehensive feasibility study and a public hearing before any physical expansion can be approved. The bill defines the Monarch Hill Landfill as a solid waste disposal facility currently operating under permits from the Department of Environmental Protection, and requires that before any expansion can be considered, the county must commission an independent third-party feasibility study. This study must assess environmental and public health impacts, analyze alternative waste management solutions, evaluate potential community impacts (such as odor, traffic, noise, and groundwater contamination), and consider the cumulative impact of existing and proposed operations. Additionally, the bill requires at least one public hearing within 5 miles of the landfill, with public notice provided at least 30 days in advance through local media, the county website, and direct notices to nearby property owners. The hearing must allow for meaningful public input and include a presentation of the feasibility study findings. No expansion can be approved until the study is completed and publicly disclosed, with the provisions of this bill set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/4039