The Tribune

Bahamas Waste has done its bit to empower and educate Bahamian youth this summer by taking on two interns, one in its maintenance department and the other in the medical waste department.

Ashton Sweeting, who is a graduate of Kingsway Academy, is helping the BISX-listed company’s technicians in the maintenance department, learning what it takes to help make the Bahamas a greener place.

During his time at Bahamas Waste, Ashton has assisted hydraulic technicians in repairing hoses and hydraulic cylinders, as well as electrical technicians in the servicing of machine motors.

He said: “During my time at Bahamas Waste, I have been enlightened on all the aspects of running and maintaining a garbage collection company that I was once oblivious to, and have definitely found a new appreciation for the work that goes into it.”

Cordero Mott, a graduate of C. V. Bethel Senior High School, is interning in the medical waste department. His duties are to assist with the daily operations of the medical waste facility, including loading up the autoclave carts with bio med waste, assisting with the loading/off-loading of the bio hazardous waste from the medical waste truck, and emptying the autoclave carts once the bio waste within them has been sterilized.

“During the time that Mr Mott has been working with us, he has performed exceptionally well and has become a valued member to the team,” said Carlton Strachan, administrative assistant in the medical waste department.

“He has learned how to operate a few of the machines within the facility. He has also learned the importance of properly disposing of medical items and can now advise persons of the same.”

“The experience gained at Bahamas Waste was a very unique opportunity that most people will not obtain. Working in the medical waste facility has opened my mind as it relates to bio hazardous waste,” said Cordero.

“I have also gained knowledge about our two machines (Auto Clave & Incinerator) which I never knew existed. I’ve realised the importance of safety and protection, so I’m privileged because in life learning has no end.”

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Ashton Sweeting, a graduate of Kingsway Academy, is helping technicians in Bahamas Waste’s maintenance department and learning what it takes to help make The Bahamas a greener place. Pictured (L to R) are Ashton Sweeting and Vernal Taylor, equipment maintenance manager, Bahamas Waste.

(Photo courtesy of BVS for Barefoot Marketing)

Cordero Mott, a graduate of C. V. Bethel Senior High School, has been aiding daily operations at Bahamas Waste’s medical waste facility. Pictured (L to R) are Hartley Strachan, medical waste facility manager, and Cordero Mott.

(Photo courtesy of BVS for Barefoot Marketing)