Hosting numerous school tours about recycling and waste management, Bahamas Waste is known for educating Bahamian youth about the wonderful world of waste, and the company's internship program is no different.
There are currently two students interning with Bahamas Waste this summer, one in the maintenance department and the other in the medical waste department. Ashton Sweeting, a graduate of Kingsway Academy, is currently working in the maintenance field, helping the technicians in the maintenance department, and learning what it takes to help make The Bahamas a greener place. During his time at Bahamas Waste, he has assisted hydraulic technicians in repairing hoses and hydraulic cylinders, as well as electrical technicians in the servicing of the machine motors.
Ashton commented on his experience interning by saying, "During my time at Bahamas Waste, I have been enlightened on all the aspects of running and maintaining a garbage collection company that I was once oblivious to and have definitely found a new appreciation for the work that goes into it."
Cordero Mott, a graduate of C. V. Bethel Senior High School, is currently interning in the medical waste department. Mott's duties are to assist with the daily operations in the company's medical waste facility, including loading up the autoclave carts with biomedical waste, assisting with the loading and off-loading of biohazardous waste from the company's medical waste truck and emptying the autoclave carts once the biowaste within them has been sterilized. He also assists with the cleaning of the facility, as well as answering telephone calls.
"During the time that Mr. Mott has been working with us, he has performed exceptionally well and has become a valued member to the team," commented Carlton Strachan, administrative assistant in the medical waste department. "He has learned how to operate a few of the machines within the facility. He has also learned the importance of properly disposing of medical items and can now advise persons of the same."
It is of the utmost importance to Bahamas Waste that students gain valuable knowledge during their time interning, and both of the students now know more about waste removal, how to use the equipment and other aspects about Bahamas Waste.
"The experience gained at Bahamas Waste was a very unique opportunity that most people will not obtain. Working in the medical waste facility has opened my mind as it relates to biohazardous waste," said Mott. "I have also gained knowledge about our two machines (autoclave and incinerator) which I never knew existed. I've realized the importance of safety and protection. Henceforth I'm privileged because, in life, learning has no end."

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