Garbage is collected only in Bocas town on Colon Island and Bastimentos Island. Municipality garbage trucks collect recyclables such as glass, aluminum, and plastics and take them off the island to be recycled. The rest can be buried in a landfill or burned. Residents of other islands are invited to drop off recyclable materials during a visit to Bocas town.
Burning trash allows you to dispose of your waist without relying on municipal garbage disposal. If you choose to burn some of your trash, you should know how to do so safely. Protect yourself, your property, and your environment by burning safe materials and controlling your fire.