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A new Incinerator is in full operation to process the biohazardous waste generated in the Sister Islands. Located in the Cayman Brac landfill, the new equipment was inaugurated by the Premier Honourable Juliana O’Connor-Connolly on Friday, June 21, 2024.

“It was an honour to have the Premier cutting the ribbon to mark the formal opening of this new incinerator serving the communities of Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. This new state-of-the-art equipment is ensuring the safe disposal of all biohazard waste generated in the Sister Islands”, said the DEH Director, Mr. Richard Simms.

The incinerator is an MP-500 manufactured and installed by Addfield Environmental Systems Limited from the UK. It has been specified to handle the type and quantity of medical waste generated in the Sister Islands.

The whole equipment is enclosed within a weather proof 20ft container. The benefits of this type of installation included reduced civil and building works requirements, in addition of extremely quick installation time and added mobility, should it be required to operate at another location in the future.