Eighteen student-winners from throughout the British Virgin Islands were recognised and awarded for their participation in the ‘We Recycle’ Student Competition.

Sixteen winners have been announced in the Territory-wide “We Recycle Student Competition,” launched in December which saw Courtez Radway taking home accolades of being the Territory’s Super Recycler.

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to present an update on the Department of Waste Management’s ongoing efforts to increase recycling and waste reduction in the Territory.

The main office of the Department of Waste Management located downstairs the Road Town Senior Building will be relocating to its new location on the second floor of the O’Neal’s Building opposite of the Happy Lion Restaurant

The public is advised that from Monday, December 7, all personal and household waste must be disposed at the communal bins in a nearby area.

Students and families throughout the Territory are invited to participate in the WE RECYCLE Student Competition from December 1 to 30.

The Department or Waste Management is advising the public that the House to House Waste Collection will take place on Friday, July 31 due to the inclement weather. 

Over 400 derelict vehicles were transported off Virgin Gorda last weekend as the Department of Waste Management continues its derelict collection programme.

Residents of Virgin Gorda are notified that the Department of Waste Management will be transporting derelict vehicles to the Sister Island of Tortola by barge.

The public is notified that house to house and roadside waste collection continues with new collection days.