Deerfield Beach Vice Mayor Slams Broward County Over Mount Trashmore Expansion Plans

Deerfield Beach Vice Mayor Todd Drosky has accused the Broward County Commission of attempting to railroad through a controversial proposal to expand the landfill known as Mount Trashmore, located just down the road from Century Village East.

The expansion, requested by Waste Management, would increase the landfill’s height by 100 feet, making it a towering 325 feet tall, higher than the Statue of Liberty.

“The County is being asked to increase the height of the dump by 100 feet vertically to 325 feet, and to also expand it horizontally as well,” Drosky said during a meeting inside the village. “It would be the biggest dump in the entire state of Florida, right in our backyard.”

The proposal has sparked outrage among local residents, who already contend with odors, traffic, and environmental concerns from the site. Drosky sharply criticized Broward County officials for even considering the proposal, calling it a blatant disregard for the well-being of those living nearby.

“For the County to even consider raising it and expanding it is a stick in the eye to the residents who have lived here,” he said. “Not only from an environmental standpoint, from a smell standpoint, to a water quality standpoint, to a traffic standpoint—pick your poison. This is not a fit for our backyard.”

Residents will have an opportunity to voice their concerns at a Broward County Commission meeting on January 28, where the proposal will be discussed. Drosky is urging residents to attend and speak out against the expansion.

“What the County is trying to do to us is meeting fatigue,” Drosky said. “So you have one meeting, where you have 100 people [attending to protest the expansion]. The County says, ‘Oh boy, that’s a lot of people. We can’t make a decision. Let’s have another meeting.’ Then 50 people show up to that meeting. Well, we still can’t make a decision. Then you have 25 people. Then you have 10 people. Then finally the crowd is so thin that they can push it through, and it’s no big deal. Don’t let them do that to us.”

CVE Master Management is expected to once again provide a bus to the county meeting, as it did for the last meeting on this issue. The City of Deerfield Beach is also offering transportation for those wishing to attend. These efforts aim to encourage as many residents as possible to make their voices heard.

The landfill, which has already grown to a significant size, has been a source of contention for years. However, this latest proposal to raise its height and expand its footprint has reignited calls for stricter oversight and accountability from Broward County.

Drosky’s strong words reflect the frustration and determination of a community unwilling to back down in the face of what they see as a monumental affront to their quality of life. Residents are now mobilizing to attend the January 28 meeting and ensure Broward County officials understand the full impact of this controversial proposal.