As part of the revitalization efforts in Oranjestad, a series of maintenance and improvement works are being carried out in our city center. Now it’s time to expand the waste collection capacity to help keep our city center clean, thereby improving hygiene and aesthetics. All these efforts ultimately aim to sustain the commercial viability of the area.
It’s important to note that cleanliness is a factor that requires constant attention. Recently, in June, general maintenance and cleaning work were carried out on G.F. Betico Croes Street, where, among other things, long-overdue tree trimming took place. One of the issues was that the trash bins were filling up quickly and sometimes overflowing, which is an unsightly view for all visitors and frequenters of the area.
The new trash bins are made entirely from recycled plastic, in collaboration with Plastic Beach Party, a non-profit organization that recycles plastic in Aruba. With the installation of the new bins, the goal is not only to increase capacity but also to introduce the concept of waste separation, offering a separate bin for plastic waste. This is an investment of over 70,000 florins by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Communication, and Sustainable Development.
‘In the future, there will be more separation options, but this is a good start,’ according to Minister Geoffrey Wever. ‘We are committed to making Oranjestad a cleaner, more accessible and vibrant place for both residents and visitors. The installation of the new bins is part of a broader initiative to improve the overall experience in our city. Maintaining cleanliness is crucial for the well-being of our community,’ stated the official.
We appreciate the support and cooperation of our community and visitors as we continue step-by-step with these important maintenance and improvement works.
