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Solid Waste Transfer Station
Community and Society
Residential areas could soon face garbage collection fees; SPTC warns against illegal dumping
The garbage issue continues to be a big problem on Ambergris Caye, and according to the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC), a large chunk of their budget goes towards tackling this growing issue. As a result, the SPTC is experiencing an increase in trash disposal expenses, and the administration is debating whether to start charging garbage fees in residential areas. Currently, only businesses are charged for garbage collection. The town council also warns residents of illegal dumping and to refrain from using hazardous waste as landfill. Property owners failing to adhere could be penalized with fines for not complying.
Environment
Proper garbage disposal registering an improvement on Ambergris Caye
The improper disposal of garbage has long been an issue on Ambergris Caye with illegal dumping resulting in unsightly litter across large portions of the island, polluting our water system, marring our natural beauty and threatening the health of our environment.
Environment
Editorial: Are you going to be the one who trashes our island?
We are pleased to report this week about the new Solid Waste Transfer Station on our island home. Just what does this mean for...
Environment
San Pedro Solid Waste Transfer Station is now open!
The long awaited Solid Waste Transfer Station, located on Marina Drive, was inaugurated on Friday, July 3rd in grand fashion. A project of the...
Community and Society
Solid Waste transfer station on Ambergris Caye to be completed by March
The Solid Waste Transfer Station on Ambergris Caye is scheduled to be completed in March, almost two years after the project was expected to...
Community and Society
Solid Waste Management Authority hosts seminar for San Pedro Stakeholders
The Belize Solid Waste Management Authority (SWaMA) held a seminar on Friday, July 25th for island stakeholders and environmental Non-government Organizations (NGO) to discuss...
Environment
New solid waste transfer station underway in San Pedro
The garbage transfer station is a part of the national Solid Waste Management Project (SWMP) which will see the garbage generated on the island transferred to mainland Belize for proper disposal