Dominica Launches New Recycling Campaign in Partnership with UNDP

The Ministry of Environment, through the Dominica Solid Waste Management Corporation (DSWMC), in partnership with UNDP Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, this week launched the “Keep Dominica Clean and Green – Sort It at the Source” initiative at Ti Vilaj Kwéyòl. This new recycling campaign makes it easier to separate waste right where it is created.

Clearly marked garbage bins and signage have been placed in the Ti Vilaj Kwéyòl, with

yellow bins designated for plastics items such as bottles, cups and containers and gray

bins for general waste such as food scraps and wrappers. This initiative is intended to

be replicated at future national events. By promoting responsible waste practices,

recycling, and community engagement, the "Keep Dominica Clean and Green – Sort It At The Source"; campaign aims to foster environmental stewardship and resilience.

“Waste doesn’t disappear; it is a resource that can be used over and over again if we

sort at source,” reminded Mr. Florian Mitchel, General Manager at the Dominica Solid

Waste Management Corporation. “Every item that you correctly sort is a win for

Dominica. Waste management is a cycle that requires the participation of every

stakeholder within the value chain of which you are the crucial first step. Through this

initiative, DSWMC with support from its partners showcased and demonstrated that

waste can be sorted at all public events and large gatherings. We hope that this will

spark our collective consciousness and approach towards sorting at source. Let’s

ensure the only thing we leave behind are great memories and a legacy of preserving

this gem beyond compare. We can make a difference by sorting our waste at the

source.”

Hon. Cozier Frederick, Minister for Environment fully endorses the programme, stating,

“This initiative is more than a campaign — it is a movement towards a cleaner, greener

Dominica. As we embrace our Creole season and national pride, let us also embrace

responsibility for our environment. Sorting waste at the source is a simple act, but one

that carries powerful impact. Together, with the support of UNDP and every citizen, we

can make Dominica the model of sustainability in the Caribbean.”

UNDP proudly supports this initiative as part of its ongoing commitment to

environmental protection, climate action, and partnership.

“At UNDP, we believe that real change begins with community action. This initiative is a

testament to the power of partnership and the commitment of Dominicans to protect the environment. By working together, we can ensure a cleaner, healthier, and more

sustainable environment for all,” said Ms. Limya Eltayeb, UNDP Resident

Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean.

This signals yet another avenue of collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Rural

Modernization, Kalinago Upliftment and Constituency Empowerment, which has

delivered several impactful programmes with UNDP support, particularly in the Kalinago Territory. Through this waste management campaign, the shared mission continues to empower local communities to protect their environment.