Florida’s Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) announced it has won five 2020 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative and effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents.
The awards were granted to DSWM for the following programs:
- Dirty Crimes Carry Fines illegal dumping prevention education campaign
- Recycle Right recycling education campaign
- Detox Your Home public education campaign
- Transfer aluminum trailer pilot program
- Mosquito control Wolbachia program
“I’m very proud of our department and our employees for winning these impressive awards,” DSWM Director Michael Fernandez says. “At the same time, I’m not surprised they’re being recognized because I get to see the hard work, professionalism and dedication of our employees every day.”
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