DEH Collecting All Waste

Published 18th November, 11:36am

From Hazard Management Cayman Islands’ Joint Communications Services

Monday, 17 November 2008 - 6:00p.m.

The Department of Environmental Health (DEH) Officer for Cayman Brac and Little Cayman Thomas Augustine said DEH officers are still doing the rounds to pick up bulk waste and household garbage in Cayman Brac.

"There is a slight slowdown because we have two trucks designated for bulk waste pick up and one is being serviced, but we should be back up to full strength by tomorrow," he explained.

Mr Augustine reminded residents to leave vegetative, construction and metal waste in separate piles along the roadside for pick up.

He said residents should take debris to the main roads as the garbage truck cannot travel along smaller streets due to debris blocking the way.

He also encouraged persons who have the appropriate vehicles and who can dispose of their own bulk waste to do so.

Waste is to be separated into categories and vegetative waste disposed of at the area opposite Scott’s Quarry. All other material (metals and construction debris) should be taken to the landfill, Mr Augustine reiterated. The landfill is operating from 6am to 6pm. The DEH has also designated two trucks for household garbage collection which is ongoing.

For further information contact: Prudence Barnes