Waste management is a priority for the Collectivité de Saint-Martin in order to preserve the cleanliness of the territory and protect its environment. Individuals play a key role in this process by adopting responsible practices to sort, deposit and reduce their waste.
Waste management, a priority in Saint-Martin
The dumping of rubbish, bulky items or green waste on public roads creates visual and olfactory nuisances. These are detrimental to tourism and a healthy living environment. To prevent this type of nuisance, the Collectivité has set up a collection system 7 days a week for household waste and bulky items and 6 times a week for green waste, except on public holidays.
The different types of waste and their management
Waste disposal center
The Collectivité de Saint-Martin provides a recycling center accessible to individuals for the deposit of waste that cannot be handled by conventional collections. Here is the practical information:
- Address of the recycling center : 9 rue du Port - Galisbay - 97150 - Saint-Martin
- Opening hours : Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
How to contribute?
- Follow sorting instructions : Sorting your waste helps reduce its impact on the environment and encourages recycling.
- Reduce your waste : Favor reusable products or those with less packaging. Compost your organic waste.
- Report fly-tipping : Fly-tipping pollutes the environment and is punishable. You can report it to the Collectivité on 0590 87 50 04 or online via the dedicated space.
What to do with professional waste?
The Collectivité reminds craftsmen and traders that they are responsible for their waste and its disposal. Illegal dumping of household waste, bulky items and green waste is prohibited by law (Article L. 541-3 of the Environmental Code).
The deposits from craftsmen (construction site waste such as rubble, tiles, used air conditioners, empty paint pots, etc.) and traders (cardboard boxes) continually clutter up the garbage shelters and even the garbage bins reserved for household waste.
Contact the Grandes Cayes eco-site for the treatment of this waste.
