Garbage collection schedule changed

–Private contractors to be paid by end of September

THE CENTRAL business district in Georgetown will now be cleared of garbage only once a day, following a decision by the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) to suspend the services of private garbage contractors.In the past, garbage was removed from the business district twice daily, while residential garbage was removed twice weekly. Residential garbage collection has now been reduced to once weekly.

The M&CC has said its garbage trucks would serve West Ruimveldt on Mondays; East Ruimveldt on Tuesdays; Middle Road La Penitence on Wednesdays; East La Penitence on Thursdays, and North East La Penitence on Fridays.

Town Clerk Royston King told Guyana Chronicle on Monday that the new system is working well, given the Council’s “very, very limited” resources. He said the once daily clearing of garbage for businesses is not sufficient, but is the best the Council could do, given its financial constraints.

The Council, he added, was optimistic that there would be a different cost for the collection of commercial waste during 2017. He noted that it was unfair for businesses to be paying the same amount as residents.

“It’s a very expensive service, and we need to separate the two,” King said, because it is imperative that businesses have adequate garbage receptacles so that refuse does not spill on to the pavements and thoroughfares.

King made it clear that the suspension of business between the council and the private garbage contractors is temporary. He said the services of private garbage contractors are important, but the Council is not in a position to utilise those services currently, due to financial challenges.

He disclosed that both Puran Brothers Disposal Services and Cevon’s Waste Management would be paid their outstanding balances by the end of September.

“We remain very grateful to these contractors for their patience, understanding and cooperation. They continued working while waiting for their money. We hope that this period will not affect our long-term relationship,” King said.
(Telesha Ramnarine)

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