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Waste oil eyesore near Crafts Alive promptly cleaned up

- issue was brought to light on social media
An eyesore consisting of waste oil at bins near Crafts Alive, a highly trafficked area for tourists, was quickly resolved according to Director of Waste Management Mr. Marcus E. Solomon. Photo: Dean H. 'The Sportsman' Greenaway
Waste oil is collected on Mondays and Fridays at public bins for disposal at the waste oil facility in Sea Cows Bay. Photo: Government of the Virgin Islands
Waste oil is collected on Mondays and Fridays at public bins for disposal at the waste oil facility in Sea Cows Bay. Photo: Government of the Virgin Islands
The waste oil was removed the same day by 11.15 am by the waste oil contractor. Photo: Team of Reporters
The waste oil was removed the same day by 11.15 am by the waste oil contractor. Photo: Team of Reporters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- An eyesore consisting of waste oil at dumpsters near Crafts Alive, a highly trafficked area for tourists, was quickly resolved, according to Director of Waste Management Mr Marcus E. Solomon.

The issue was brought to the attention of the Department of Waste Management on Facebook in a post by Dean H. Greenaway also known as ‘The Sportsman’ on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Mr Greenaway called the situation “really bad”.

According to Mr Solomon in a statement, the waste oil was “removed the same day by 11.15 AM by the waste oil contractor”.

Waste oil collected Mondays & Fridays

Mr Solomon also reminded that waste oil is collected on Mondays and Fridays at public bins and transported to the waste oil facility in Sea Cows Bay.

He also informed that the waste oil contractor collected from the bin near Crafts Alive on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, saying, “I can attest because I was there at the bin to collect some Americans who came in to check on the incinerator at 3:30 PM. Therefore, this was placed Tuesday night or very early Wednesday morning, which is unfortunate.”

Mr Solomon thanked the contractor for waste oil collection, as well as contractors from Tortola Garbage for exercising due diligence on social media as well as during their surveillance of their bins to identify this issue early and operating to correct it.

12 Responses to “Waste oil eyesore near Crafts Alive promptly cleaned up”

  • Sam (15/11/2024, 09:14) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Always some laziness by solid waste department. I guess thats another vendor they was late on paying?!?
  • 11 (15/11/2024, 09:32) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    Remove the bins, let the businesses in the area contract garbage removal from their businesses, thus creating jobs for youngsters with jeeps or pick up trucks
  • Josiahsbay (15/11/2024, 09:33) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    We know where most oil users are, so waste management should place special holding containers in those areas. Cameras should be placed to see the offenders and fine them to ensure people follow the proper procedure. Two of the best ways to change people's behavior are to convince them or make them pay.
  • We in Trouble! (15/11/2024, 09:35) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    I commend the department for removing the oil containers promptly but look at the entire area!!! So early in the morning and the bin is full and running over. The entire area looks nasty oil or no oil!!!! This is really nothing to celebrate.
  • Why (15/11/2024, 10:35) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    is there a garbage collection bin in the middle of a high traffic tourist area in Road Town? Surely the various businesses in the Craft's Alive area can dispose of their garbage at a nearby industrial area such as Pockwood Pond.
  • The Usurper (15/11/2024, 11:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Rasta man arrogance and MOUTH is his worst enemy. Nobody but his MOUTH out him in this predicament.
  • md (15/11/2024, 11:37) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    The dumpster at Village Cay is the same, as are many others. Stinks, and oil pollutes the ground all around and seeps into the sea when it rains. A disgrace.
  • I dont want to call names (15/11/2024, 12:15) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Come on restaurateurs, you all could do better.....You all know who you are
  • El grande (15/11/2024, 15:04) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply

    Eso solo tienen que ponerlos
    Más para tras pueden hacer una pared con pintura que solo se vea la pared pintada con arte

  • WOW (15/11/2024, 16:21) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Do we really have any pride in this place. Where is the City Manager (Staff), do they ever walk around town see it, smell it. It's not about Tourist now, it's about us. Does any care about this place.

    DAM IT MAN!!!!!
  • The watchdog (15/11/2024, 16:42) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Keep your eyes on that trini man
  • J (15/11/2024, 17:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    There is too much slackness taking place in the BVI. Businesses have no pride; government has no pride and the people are surely lacking in pride. Rapid development is often at the expense of what matters. I weep for BVI.


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