Tobago’s only landfill is said, to be nearing its capacity and could soon pose a health risk to Tobagonians.

The warning comes from the secretary with responsibility for food security, natural resources, the environment and sustainable development, Nathisha Charles Pantin.

She was speaking during last week’s plenary sitting.

Secretary Charles Pantin lamented the dire situation saying, something must be done.

She also told of plans, for a waste oil management system to protect Tobago.

She said, this project is set to cost over three million dollars.

Feasibility studies have already been done, and the project should begin soon.