In anticipation of Global Recycling Day 2026, scheduled for March 18th, the theme this year is “Don’t Think Waste — Think Opportunity.”
This theme encourages us to view discarded materials as valuable resources rather than mere trash, emphasizing the importance of innovation, sustainability, and recycling in reducing landfill waste and combating climate change.
In this spirit, Greening the Caribbean, in partnership with the Saint Lucia Solid Waste Management Authority (SLSWMA), has organized a Residential Community Recycling Drive in Anse La Raye to commemorate this significant environmental day.
Following the success of last year’s event in Marchand, stakeholders are expanding their efforts to include the collection of e-waste and aluminum cans—two major waste streams—while also educating the community on the importance of diverting these materials from landfills.
St. Lucians have been invited to join in to making a difference!
Residential Community Recycling Drop – Off !
Saturday, March 14 | Anse La Raye Field | 9 AM – 3 PM
♻️ What We’re Collecting: Electronic Waste and Aluminium Cans ONLY
1. 🥫 Aluminium Cans: Clean & Empty
2. 🔌 Electronics & Appliances: Large & Small
(it has a plug, a battery, a cable it can be recycled:
• Small items: blenders, fans, hair dryers, coffee makers
• Large items: refrigerators, stoves, washing machines
• Entertainment: TVs, speakers, game consoles, cameras
• Tools & gadgets: drills, solar panels, electric lawn mowers
• Office gear: laptops, printers, monitors, routers
• Medical devices: glucose meters, blood pressure monitors
• Batteries & lighting: LED bulbs, lithium-ion batteries, fixtures
Why It Matters
• E-waste is the fastest-growing waste stream and one of the most toxic.
• Cans, when tossed carelessly, pollute our oceans and streets.
• Recycling protects our families, our country, and our planet.
🎉 What You Get
• Tokens with every drop-off
• Entry into hourly prize draws by Massy Stores (main sponsor)
• Bragging Rights – part of a global movement for change
This Is A Global Recycling Day Event Organized by Saint Lucia Solid Waste Management Authority & Greening the Caribbean. The partners include SLASPA, Invest Saint Lucia, IDB LAB, CYEN, Ministry of Equity and NEMO.