The two OECS Member States implementing Recycle OECS Model Demonstration Projects, have determined the mechanisms that are most feasible for the collection and processing of recyclable plastic in their countries.

This milestone in is significant for the finalization of mechanisms under the technical pillar of the Recycle OECS Model, which focuses on a financially sustainable separation, collection, and processing system.

The remaining pillars focus on economical, financial, regulatory or institutional, and communications (Social) requirements for a sustainable model.

The Dominica Solid Waste Management Corporation (DSWMC) will retain curbside collection, having operated an established system since 2011.

Dominica is the only English-speaking Caribbean country to operate Curbside collection for recyclable glass bottles, plastic bottles, and tin cans.

In Grenada, the establishment of a dedicated multipurpose recycling facility at Queen’s Park in St. Georges is already in effect.

The facility will be retrofitted to process recyclable metals, glass, plastics, and other recyclables for export. Depots, bins in public spaces, and collection from hotels will be the primary modes of collection.

The Grenada Solid Waste Management Authority (GSWMA) will retain the services of existing waste collection contractors for transportation to the Facility.

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