Lusiana Divokitira 
Vunato-Landfill. [Photo: FILE]
Around 251 ratepayers in Sigatoka will each receive two 240-litre wheelie bins, as part of a government effort to support its waste segregation initiative.
Approximately 500 bins will be supplied in Sigatoka to help improve Waste Segregation with each bin fitted with unique serial numbers for tracking and identification purposes.
Local Government Minister Maciu Nalumisa announced the roll out of the waste segregation system as part of its effort to minimize the volume of waste disposed of at landfill sites.
“This initiative forms part of the government’s broader efforts to modernize municipal waste (1:07) management systems and strengthen environmental sustainability outcomes.”
He said separating waste at source will help councils recover more recyclable materials, reduce contamination, and minimize the volume of waste disposed of at landfill sites.
He said that public participation and behavioral change would be critical to the success of the program.
Nalumisa said the project forms part of the wider Western Division landfill remediation programme approved by Cabinet to address long-standing waste management challenges at the Sigatoka dump site.
Awareness campaigns will be carried out to educate residents on proper waste segregation, recycling benefits, and responsible disposal practices.
