Local Government and Regional Development Minister, Ganga Persaud, said that government has had recent engagements with two agencies that would like to get involved in the recycling of solid waste, one of which has already started work in establishing operational infrastructure.
That company, Persaud pointed out, will focus on the recycling of tyres and at a later stage, Styrofoam and plastic.
He said that the second company is more interested in recycling plastic and cardboard. “We will be engaging those two companies in the third week of this month,” he added.
Persaud also stated that while indiscriminate dumping has been observed countrywide, emphasis should be placed on the capital city as he called on the relevant entities to enhance their
