The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure (VROMI) announces that the team assigned to operate the new weighbridge at the landfill has completed their training. The program took place in collaboration with the National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) as part of efforts to modernize waste management systems in Sint Maarten.
During the week, operators received practical instruction on the technical system and software of the weighbridge, including calibration, data recording, reporting, and safety protocols. The training ensures that personnel are prepared to operate the scale, document incoming waste at the landfill, and maintain the system safely and efficiently.
The weighbridge, installed under the Emergency Debris Management Program (EDMP) funded by the Trust Fund, represents an important step toward data-driven waste management. With the trained personnel, VROMI is preparing for a more structured and transparent method to track waste volumes, support informed decision-making, monitor the landfill, and implement future fees for sustainable financing.
Minister Patrice Gumbs expressed gratitude to the operators, VROMI staff, the NRPB team, and contractors AVTO and Elicom for their commitment. “This training is an important milestone toward achieving a modern and accountable waste management system,” stated the minister.
VROMI and NRPB will continue collaborating as the EDMP advances to rehabilitate the landfill and improve waste infrastructure for the long term.
