The Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County is the governmental agency responsible for the proper processing or disposal of the garbage and recyclables generated by Palm Beach County residents and businesses. We have implemented an award winning integrated solid waste management system to do so. Each year, the SWA processes approximately 1.6 million tons of post recycled municipal solid waste (garbage); almost 100,000 tons of recyclables; and 3.6 million tons of household hazardous waste.