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The public is being advised by officials from the Department of Environmental Health (DEH) that dumping of waste at sites other than the George Town or the Sister Islands landfills is against the law.

Residents are reminded that the penalty for illegal dumping and littering can result in 6 months of imprisonment and a minimum fine of $500. This unlawful practice should be reported to the DEH or the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS).

“Our annual Bulk Waste Collection in Grand Cayman ended more than one week ago and it has been over a month since the collection was completed in West Bay. However, we are still seeing repeated illegal tipping at a site near the Ed Bush Stadium. Despite messages clearly stating the end of these collections and DEH taping off this area”, explained Assistant Director Solid Waste, Michael Haworth.

DEH Director, Mr. Richard Simms has expressed zero tolerance for this type of behavior which has forced the department to divert operations to clear this location down for the 5th time. “We have contacted the RCIPS for assistance in this matter and we will seek to prosecute any persons who commit these offences”, he said.

Following the conclusion of the Bulk Waste Collection in Grand Cayman, alternative arrangements should be made by individuals to transport these items to the George Town landfill which operates from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, and from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays. It is closed on Sundays. However, the landfill drop-off facility at the gate will remain accessible for the public and small vehicles 24 hours per day.

For additional information, please contact the DEH at 949-6696, email us at dehcustomerservice@gov.ky, visit the DEH’s website at www.deh.gov.ky or message our Facebook page at https://bit.ly/3LEK55q