Litter Unit continues enforcement exercise – in Central Georgetown at bus parks

IN keeping with Regulation 5 of the Litter Regulations 2013, the Litter Unit of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) conducted an awareness and enforcement exercise focusing on minibus operators on the routes 41, 42, 44, 45 and 48 bus parks.
A total of 258 minibus operators were sensitised on the requirement of owners of public transportation to provide receptacles for litter disposal in their vehicles, and given two days to comply.
Any bus owner found not complying with the law will be made to pay a fine of $15,000. To date, the Unit recorded 79 non-compliant buses, and is in the process of identifying the respective errant bus owners. Those in compliance with Regulation 5 were the UG/Industry and Vryheid’s Lust bus parks.

Dumpsite in Charlestown
Dumpsite in Charlestown

During the first two weeks in April, the following citations and notices were issued:

* Notices to attend Court ($50,000 fine) – Pamela Daniels of Sophia for littering a public place, and Richard Anthony Marks for illegal dumping of domestic waste.
* Fixed Penalty ($15,000) – Chavez Allicock of Albouystown and Kim Mason of Charlestown for illegal dumping of domestic waste, and Orin Clarke of Madewini, Linden Highway, for unsanitary, unsightly and unhealthy private premises.

To report cases of illegal dumping, contact the Litter Enforcement Unit on 600-0620, 219 2630, 225-0506, or email greenguyana@gmail.com.

 

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