The Belize Solid Waste Management Authority (BSWaMA) was established under the Solid Waste Management Authority Act, 1991, Chapter 224 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2000.
BSWaMA is governed by a Board of Directors, which oversees policy and general administration. Under the Solid Waste Management Authority Act, our key responsibilities include:
Our goal is to minimize the environmental impact of waste while ensuring efficient and responsible waste management throughout the country.
The Belize Solid Waste Management Authority (BSWaMA) was officially founded with the enactment of the Solid Waste Management Authority Act, 1991, under Chapter 224 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2000. The Authority was created to ensure that the solid waste generated across the country is managed in a responsible and environmentally sustainable manner.
