WILLEMSTAD – Waste management company Selikor has firmly denied accusations that it is hindering the progress of an ongoing cost price analysis and landfill fee evaluation by the SOAB (Government Accountant’s Bureau). In an official letter to the Ministry of Health, Environment and Nature (GMN), Selikor clarified its position and highlighted its proactive role in initiating the process. 

According to Selikor, the company itself proposed the evaluation during a meeting with GMN in April 2025, which eventually led to SOAB being given a renewed mandate to carry out the study. 

“After receiving SOAB’s information request list on June 12, Selikor immediately began gathering and uploading the required data. Most of the requested information was scheduled to be delivered by June 30, with the remaining, more complex documents to follow by July 4,” the company stated. 

In the same letter, Selikor raised concerns about the inadequacy of the funds allocated for public cleaning services in 2025. The company indicated that a significant amount remains unpaid for critical services such as the cleaning of main roads, residential neighborhoods, and illegal dumping sites. 

Selikor is urging the ministry to make the necessary funds available without delay, warning that without immediate financial support, the company may not be able to continue executing its cleaning plan for the rest of the year. It emphasized that this could have direct consequences for public health. 

The company’s response aims to set the record straight amid growing scrutiny over waste management costs and transparency in government spending.