Service Provision and Scheduling

• The SLSWMA provides scheduled waste collection services throughout Saint Lucia to ensure safe and efficient management of household waste.
• The overall strategy establishes standards and procedures for the handling, storage, and transport of all types of waste.
• The Authority oversees the scheduling, safety, and maintenance issues associated with solid waste management operations.

Public Obligations (Storage and Availability)

For the scheduled collection system to function efficiently, every occupier of a premises must adhere to specific storage requirements:

• Secure Storage: Waste must be stored in containers that prevent the escape of waste, liquids, or objectionable odors.
• Pest Prevention: Containers must be designed to prevent infestation by pests or vermin.
• Collection Schedule: Occupiers must comply with the prescribed schedule for making their waste available for collection and subsequent transportation.

Transportation and Haulage

• Haulage License: Any person or entity that transports waste for reward (a commercial operation) must hold a Waste Haulage License issued by the Authority.
• Household Exemption: The requirement for a Haulage License does not apply to the owner or tenant of a property transporting their own household waste, including bulky items.
• Safety Requirements: All waste transportation is subject to requirements for managing wastes during transport.
• Commercial Exclusion: Businesses that generate industrial, commercial, or institutional waste are prohibited from using the waste storage containers provided for use by households.