Recycling And Waste Diversion Introduced To Schools

Monday, 12 December 2016 - 1:25pm

A recycling and waste diversion programme is being introduced in schools across the Territory.

Incinerator At Pockwood Pond Back In Operation

Tuesday, 9 August 2016 - 1:00pm

The public is notified that the incinerator at Pockwood Pond is back in operation.

73 Derelict Vehicles Removed From Virgin Gorda

Wednesday, 20 April 2016 - 4:45pm

Seventy three derelict vehicles were removed from Virgin Gorda last weekend as part of a major cleanup campaign. 

Sting Operation Sees An Improvement In Waste Handling

Wednesday, 29 April 2015 - 11:45am

A sting operation to curb the improper transportation of waste was conducted last week by the Department of Waste Management and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force.

Anegada Residents Advised Of Waste Collection Schedule

Friday, 27 March 2015 - 2:00pm

Collection of waste in residential areas in Anegada, will now be done on Monday, Wednesday and Friday of every week.

According to the Department of Waste Management, residents who  wish to have their trash collected are required to place it on the street directly outside their homes by 7:30 a.m. on Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Friday’s in time for 8:00 a.m. pick up.

Incinerator Hours Extended Following Public’s Feedback

Monday, 16 February 2015 - 4:45pm

Effective today, the incinerator will operate from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily.

The extension of the hours of operation is based on the public’s feedback following a six month review conducted by the Department of Waste Management.

Litter Wardens Programme Enters Final Phase Of Implementation

Tuesday, 20 January 2015 - 5:00pm

Fifty six litter wardens are now fully equipped to carry out their duties and have been collecting their identification cards over the past week.

Safe Disposal Of Waste Oil Is Everyone’s Business

Friday, 19 December 2014 - 1:30pm

The Department of Waste Management is encouraging the community to dispose of waste oil safely at the incinerator in Pockwood Pond.

Waste Officer, Mr. Marquese Maduro said the department is requesting that individuals and businesses that generate significant amounts of waste oil are to bring the oil to Pockwood Pond where it can dispose of safely.

Waste oil is defined as any petroleum-based or synthetic oil such as automotive, cooking oil and other lubricants.

Public Encouraged To Recycle Tree Trunks And Barks

Thursday, 18 December 2014 - 10:00am

The Department of Waste Management is inviting the public to take advantage of its wood chipper, a motor-driven machine used to recycle non-processed wood, like tree trunks and barks, reducing it to smaller woodchips called mulch.

According to Waste Officer Mr. Marquese Maduro, mulch is usually spread over the surface of the soil as a covering. Persons can use it in landscaping and beautification of their surroundings. It is ideal for retaining moisture in the soil. Additionally, it helps to prevent soil erosion and serves as a nutrient for plants.

Community Urged To Adhere To Incinerator Rules

Wednesday, 10 December 2014 - 10:30am

The Department of Waste Management is asking for a coordinated response from the community in maximizing the potential of the incinerator.

The incinerator which once opened to the public 24 hours a day, experienced technical issues associated with the hours of operation. The new hours of operation are 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. which became effective September 1, 2014.

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