solidwaste

Practise the 4-R's: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover!

Solid Waste Management Unit (SWMU)

The SWMU is governed by the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Waste Management Act and Regulations, Act No.31 of 2000 and Solid Waste regulations no. 11 of 2005. The SWMU was established in November, 1999 to execute the activities under the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Solid and Ship-generated Waste Management Project and is also currently responsible for the collection and disposal of Solid waste on St. Vincent and the Grenadines. In addition, the unit has responsibility for the development of waste management facilities on the Grenadine islands of Bequia, Union Island and Canouan.

SWMU Mission

To improve the quality of life for all Vincentians, through the provision of efficient and effective Solid Waste Management Services.