NAnse La Raye residents dispose of 500 pounds of e-waste

Published on March 23, 2026

On the eve of Global Recycling Day 2026, Greening the Caribbean Inc. (GtC) and the Saint Lucia Solid Waste Management Authority (SLSWMA) successfully completed a residential community e-waste and aluminium cans.

The drop-off event was held on Saturday, 14 March 2026, at the Anse La Raye Playing Field. More than 90 residents from the village and surrounding communities turned out to responsibly dispose of unwanted electronics, a number that surpassed expectations and underscored a community ready to act.

This year’s Global Recycling Day theme “Don’t Think Waste, Think Opportunity” could not be more fitting. E-waste is the fastest growing and most dangerous waste stream in the Caribbean, yet it remains one of the most overlooked. 

Items collected spanned a wide range of categories, including small household appliances, mobile devices, computers, fans, and lighting fixtures.

The Massy Stores Recycling Trailer which for the first time left its customary position outside a supermarket, drove directly into the residential community.

This event was made possible by a committed network of partners. Massy Stores St. Lucia, Invest Saint Lucia and the Saint Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority (SLASPA).

On the ground, the Anse La Raye Constituency Council, the Anse La Raye Facilities Management Committee, the National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO), the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice and Empowerment, and the Caribbean Youth Environment Network were each instrumental in ensuring this initiative reached the community.