TCI gains critical waste management insights from ...

officials and the landfill site Director, Mr Maxime ARNAL.

“Waste disposal management issues and practices in St Martin were the main agenda items were discussed and a lot of interesting discoveries were made.

“The site visits to the St Martin Landfill operations provided an opportunity to observe the management practices, processes and recycling techniques such as dismantling cars, crushing of the metal, separating and crushing of glass, shredding of wood, sewage treatment, and treatment of medical waste using a microwave for sterilisation.

“The introduction of pyro gasification as a means of converting the waste to energy was also discussed.”

The Ministry underscored that the landfill site visits provided a great opportunity to gain much-needed insight on the many methods available for effectively managing solid waste disposal which will enable the suitable adaptation of measures to best address waste disposal challenges in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

“Health sector reform is critical to address financial challenges associated with the delivery of health care that is equitable and sustainable.”

Commenting on the visit, Minister of Health Hon Shaun Malcom said: “As Minister of Health I am proud to say the visits to these two islands was not only fruitful but an eye opener.”