Some of the bulk waste in Cayman Brac left behind by Hurricane Paloma earlier this month.  Photo by Robert Hurlstone

The Department of Environmental Health (DEH) officers on Cayman Brac and Little Cayman are continuing the collection of bulk waste and household garbage.

DEH Officer for the Sister Islands Thomas Augustine said, “There is a slight slowdown because we have two trucks designated for bulk waste pick up and one is being serviced,” but he expected to be back to full strength by Tuesday, 18 November.

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 should be separated into categories and vegetative waste disposed of at the area opposite Scott’s Quarry.

All other material, including metals and construction debris, should be taken to the landfill, Mr Augustine said.

Meanwhile, the DEH is discouraging residents, particularly those in Little Cayman and Cayman Brac, from burning garbage or yard waste.

DEH Director Roydell Carter said burning garbage is a fire hazard, with all the debris lying around, and smoke worsens the condition of persons with respiratory illnesses such as asthma.

The landfill is operating from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.

The DEH has also designated two trucks for ongoing household garbage collection.