The Tribune

BAHAMAS Waste has become the first company to offer cardboard recycling services in the country. Cardboard is the one of the biggest waste products worldwide and by recycling it Bahamas Waste is helping the make the nation greener.

“Recycling is very good for the environment because it saves the need to cut down more trees. It also saves on waste because less cardboard goes into our landfill,” said Brenville Ferguson, the company’s Recycling Coordinator. “Cardboard recycling also helps businesses to save on their waste hauling. Chances are that 95 per cent of the waste is cardboard so they will have less to haul as we pick up cardboard for recycling for free.”

Companies such as Kelly’s, Solomon’s Fresh Market, AID, Coca-Cola, Quality Home Centre and several other Bahamian businesses are some of the 18 companies that participate in Bahamas Waste’s cardboard recycling programme.

“All of the companies that recycle can be commended for being environmentally friendly,” said Mr Ferguson, “as they help to greatly reduce the amount of waste in our beautiful Bahamas.”

Currently, Bahamas Waste collects, sorts, packages and ships cardboard to other recycling facilities. For every ton of cardboard that is recycled, nine cubic yards of landfill space is saved: Bahamas Waste recycles weekly on average 20 tons.

“We are always looking for more companies to join our programme,” said Mr Ferguson. “The more we can reduce, reuse and recycle the better for us all.” To join the programme or to learn more with a school visit to the plant call (242) 361-6841 or visit