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The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) experienced a major fire at the Cook’s Sanitary Landfill on Thursday, 30″ November, 2023, at approximately 4:30pm.<\/p>

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A portion of the used tire storage section was caught on fire and it was quickly identified. After which, mobilization efforts was put in place to quell the fire.<\/p>\n

The NSWMA would like to publicly thank all the government stakeholders who acted swiftly in the emergency situation to gain control of the fire. Special mention is given to the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda, National Office of Disaster Services, the Antigua and Barbuda Defense Force, Ministry of Public Works, Antigua Public Utilities Authority along with the Central Housing and Planning Authority and the management and staff of Cook’s Sanitary Landfill who joined forces to aid in the extinguishing of the blaze.<\/p>

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The Authority wishes to advise persons who visit the landfill to cease and desist from malicious acts as this causes disruption of the country’s loan sanitary landfill operation which in turn causes public health implications to the surrounding communities, and the general public at large.<\/p>

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Finally, the Authority would like to express sincere apologies to the surrounding communities for the disruption of their day to day activities.<\/p>\n

As, we move forward the Authority pledges to minimize hazardous events within the Landfill.
\n“Working In Partnership for a Cleaner Antigua And Barbuda”<\/p>

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