safety steps

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) wishes to address recent claims regarding the operational status and management of Cook’s Landfill.

We are committed to transparency and would like to clarify several points to ensure the public is accurately informed. Contrary to reports, NSWMA has not received any complaints from staff at the landfill regarding their working conditions or equipment.

Our Human Resource team is regularly engaged with staff and any issues raised are promptly addressed. The Authority further clarifies that there have been no new requests for equipment beyond what has been traditionally used and currently available at the landfill.

All necessary tools and machinery are in place to manage landfill operations effectively. While the circulating statements falsely state the fire at Cook’s Landfill started in May. We reconfirm that the incident began on the 9th of June.

We have been actively working to control and extinguish the fire since its onset but have been delayed during to consistent heavy rainfall over that duration. While there is still some residual smoke, we are on track to have the fire completely extinguished by tomorrow.

Our dedicated team is working around the clock to ensure this matter is resolved swiftly and safely. We continue to identify new methods of waste disposal such as incineration and are working with key partners to move the authority towards these methods and away from waste burial that has been the method used at the landfill for the past 20 years at the Cooks Landfill.

NSWMA remains committed to engaging with the community. We encourage residents to report any concerns directly to us through our official channels. We are dedicated to maintaining open lines of communication with the public.

Updates on the situation at Cook’s Landfill and other NSWMA operations will be regularly posted on our social media platforms.

NSWMA appreciates the patience and understanding of the sourounding residents as we work to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all. For any further information or to report concerns, please contact us at 562-1348.