Director to Waste Management, Mr. Marcus Solomon has praised the efforts of the Virgin Islands community for its contribution to the recycling programme.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is reporting an upturn in recycling efforts across the Territory.

The public is asked to assist in reducing the overflow at public recycling bins throughout the Territory.

The Department of Waste Management has launched a new large-scale Glass Crusher as it seeks to promote recycling Territory wide.

Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent Wheatley and members of the media are featured during a demonstration session on the operation and importance of the Glass Crusher to the recycling process of waste in the Virgin Islands.

The Department of Waste Management is seeking the services of a company to collect recyclable materials that are plastic and aluminum on the island of Tortola.

The Department of Waste Management is accepting quotations for the removal of existing recycling bins and the provision and installation of new recyclable bins constructed from domestic generated recyclables materials on both Virgin Gorda and Tortola.

Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley is urging the people of the Territory to do their part to protect the environment by reducing the use of plastics and engage in recycling.