Programme (UNEP) through the European Union– funded Zero Waste in the Caribbean Project, the SLSWMA has embarked on a critical initiative to revise the Waste Management Act (Cap. 6.05 of the Revised Laws of Saint Lucia). This review aims to align national waste management regulations with global best practices and international standards, particularly incorporating circular economy principles. A key component of this work is the development of regulations designed to set clear standards, ensure compliance, safeguard the environment and promote sustainable waste management practices. Equally central to the implementation of these strategic priorities is the modernization and expansion of the Authority’s equipment fleet. Upgrading machinery is expected to significantly reduce operational costs, as the SLSWMA currently outsources several critical services, a practice that strains the budget. According to Raynold Arthurton, this reliance on contractors is set to change, as key pieces of equipment, including a bulldozer and tire slicer are already enroute to the landfill, while other machinery, such as a loader and sifter to enhance the composting operation, has been procured through the Recycle Organics Project. Within the next two months, two new trailer heads will arrive, enabling the Authority to transport waste from Vieux Fort to SLSWMA’s Mascot - ‘Tin Tin’ Engaging Students During School Outreach and Public Awareness Activities. 57 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 12, ISSUE 08 SAINT LUCIA SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
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