By Sue-Ann Wayow
SMALL scrap iron yards may be forced to close down as the scrap iron industry still lacks governmental support systems.
As a result of not being able to fully operate, the Trinidad and Tobago Scrap Iron Dealers Association (TTSIDA) has embarked on a food collection drive for its members.
TTSIDA in a media release on Tuesday advised that due to lack of all the support requirements including the Scrap Metal Inspectors and all the other systems that are to be administered by the Ministry of Trade and Industry and other Agencies, many scrap yards are still unable to purchase materials from collectors.
Some scrap yards were in possession of their Export License, however, due to the lack of support, systems are unable to load and ship resulting in administrative barriers, the release stated.
TTSIDA stated, “TTSIDA is working to assist as much as possible but due to this extended closure many small yards are forced to be closed permanently. We are requesting that the Administration prioritise their efforts to bring relief to the poorest of the poor in our country. TTSIDA is on a food collection drive to assist our members that had no earnings for the past six months without any governmental assistance.”
TTSIDA also thanked the citizens who continue to assist with foodstuff and volunteer to assist the landfill workers, residents and their children.
