Illegal dumping of waste becoming a ‘big’ issue
Indiscriminate dumping is becoming an increasingly visible problem across Saint Lucia, with garbage, household waste and other debris being discarded in open spaces, abandoned lots, on roadsides, and even on public beaches. More people are talking about the problem on social media lately. Some well-known figures have spoken out or started clean-up campaigns to help. […] The article Illegal dumping of waste becoming a ‘big’ issue is from St. Lucia Times.
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Indiscriminate dumping is becoming an increasingly visible problem across Saint Lucia, with garbage, household waste and other debris being discarded in open spaces, abandoned lots, on roadsides, and even on public beaches.
More people are talking about the problem on social media lately. Some well-known figures have spoken out or started clean-up campaigns to help. Even with these efforts, the problem continues and has now drawn the attention of Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre.
“There’s a very strange phenomenon happening now: people dump wherever there is open space,” Pierre said as he criticised what he described as poor waste disposal practices by some members of the public.
“The law will have to be enforced in that thing,” he added.
The Prime Minister showed his frustration as he talked about seeing illegal dumping himself and how some people still do not seem to care about their environment.
“What kind of society are we heading to?” Pierre questioned.
He also said that when people dump waste illegally, the Government usually has to clean it up, which puts extra pressure on public resources and taxpayers.
The problem seems to be bigger than many people think. While working on this report, we visited several dumping sites across different communities, underscoring just how serious the issue is for both residents and officials.
Groups and concerned citizens are still organising clean-ups, but the Prime Minister said that stronger enforcement and personal responsibility are also needed to solve the problem.
The article Illegal dumping of waste becoming a ‘big’ issue is from St. Lucia Times.
