Beetham landfill fire extinguished; site reopened

March 16, 2026

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A fire which broke out at the Beetham Landfill on Friday has been extinguished and the site was expected to open with normal operating hours today.

The Trinidad and Tobago Solid Waste Management Company Limited (SWMCOL) said crews successfully put out the blaze which began on March 13.

The company continues work to address residual smoke at the landfill, which may intermittently affect nearby communities.

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