The Minister of VROMI, Mr. Angel Meyers, met with the President of the Indian Merchants Association Mr. D. Rawtani and Vice President Mr. C. Bijlani on Thursday April 14, 2016 to discuss the current issues regarding collection of Commercial Waste in the Philipsburg area, especially Front- and Backstreet. In accordance with the Waste Ordinance, collection and disposal of Commercial Waste is solely the responsibility of the businesses.
The representatives of the Indian Merchants Association expressed that they represent approximately 175 stores in Front- and Backstreet, and that most merchants had a Commercial Waste Collection agreement with various contractors.
The Indian Merchants Association is very willing to work collaboratively with Government and relevant contractor(s) to combat the situation of stray garbage in the commercial area of Philipsburg.
It is the intention of Minister Angel Meyers and the Indian Merchants Association to plan follow up meetings so that Government is kept abreast with the progress regarding the waste collections issues and other matters of importance.