Press Releases

The Saint Lucia Solid Waste Management Authority wishes to inform the general public that effective immediately the Vieux Fort Solid Waste Transfer Facility located opposite the George Odlum National Stadium will no longer accept derelict vehicles. Parties wishing to dispose of derelict vehicles are required to take them directly to the Deglos Sanitary Landfill. There

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The Saint Lucia Solid Waste Management Authority wishes to inform residents scheduled to receive waste collection on Monday 1st August 2022 (Emancipation Day) that collection will remain as scheduled.  The Deglos Sanitary Landfill and Vieux Fort Waste Management Facility will remain open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.  For more information please contact the Authority

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The Saint Lucia Solid Waste Management Authority wishes to remind residents scheduled to receive waste collection on Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th July 2022, that collection will remain as scheduled.  Residents are urged to place all waste out for collection by 7 a.m. This will allow the timely pickup of waste ahead of the carnival

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The Saint Lucia Solid Waste Management Authority wishes to remind organizers of public events that in accordance with the Waste Management Act #8 of 2004;  “A waste management plan must be submitted to the Authority for review and approval.” Failure to comply with the Act can result in a fine not exceeding $15,000.00 plus the

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Management of Waste During the Holiday Season This year Christmas and New Year’s Day fall on a Saturday. As such the Saint Lucia Solid Waste Management Authority (SLSWMA) wishes to remind residents that there will be no waste collection on Saturday, December 25, 2021 (Christmas Day) and Saturday, January 1, 2022 (New Year’s Day). Residents

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Residential Waste Collection Gros-Islet Friday 24th December 2021 & Friday 31st December 2021 Bois D’Orange, East Winds, Bon Air, Trouya, Monplasir Gap, Bottom of Mongiraud, Top of the World, Sugar City, La Retraite, Rodney Heights, Rodney Bay, Reduit Park, Top of Mongiraud, Behind Volney’s Station, Reduit Orchird, Gros Islet Town, Massade, Edgewater Soufriere Friday 24th

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As per the MET Office Tropical Storm warning, the Saint Lucia Solid Waste Management Authority wishes to inform the public that there will be No Waste Collection on Friday, 2nd July 2021, and until the duration of the warning. The Deglos Sanitary Landfill and Vieux-Fort Solid Waste Management Facility will also remain closed for the

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The SLSWMA advises the general public to pay particular attention to the management of solid waste during this hurricane season. All are encouraged to: Make a special effort to prevent solid waste from being washed into waterways by bagging, storing and covering all waste in a sturdy container. Secure waste in a dry location until

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Head Office

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

Deglos Sanitary Landfill

7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Saturdays

7 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sundays & Holidays 

Vieux Fort Solid Waste Transfer Facility

7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Saturdays

8 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Sundays

7 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Holidays 


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