Saba improves landfill facilities

A project has been started on the island of Saba to improve the infrastructure at the solid waste management facility.
The project includes the construction of a cistern on the premises to secure water storage, platforms for the burners and the construction of a large wall at the perimeter of the landfill to prevent flooding during heavy rains.
Coulton Johnson, Waste Management Coordinator, expects the projects to be completed in the coming months.
Johnson said that this was done so that in the event the primary burner is facing mechanical issues, we do not have to resort to open air burning.
A malfunctioning garbage truck was converted into a working open back truck that is now being utilized by the department. Also, a new waste collection schedule has been created and approved which will be implemented in the coming weeks.
The decision to improve the infrastructure at the landfill was one of the decisions taken during a waste management workshop that was held with all stakeholders early 2020.
Officials are also looking at improving waste separation and the export of waste.
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