A NUMBER of ‘skip bins’(dumpsters) and equipment to assist in garbage collection were handed over by Local Government Minister, Norman Whittaker, to the Georgetown Municipality and representatives of Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs).The initiative is part of the efforts to absorb the large volumes of waste being generated daily, especially around Georgetown, a press release stated.

The skip bins which usually hold up to 8000 kg will be placed at the following locations: Mandela Avenue (three bins at different locations along ‘the back road’); behind the zoo on Sherriff Street (two bins); Kitty Market, Shell Road, (one bin); Cowan Street between Parade and Camp streets (one bin); Cowan and Duke Streets (one bin); New Market and Cummings Streets (one bin); Hogg and Sussex Streets (one bin); and East La Penitence Market entrance (two bins).
According to the Minister, the initiative is another of Government of Guyana commitment to the citizens of Guyana to assist in the collection of solid waste.
He also asked that all NDC’s and the local municipality utilise the bins to their maximum and encouraged citizens to use them.
The handing over was welcomed by the Solid Waste Management Department, which is responsible for moving the city’s waste to the designated landfill site at Haggs Bosch.
Head of the Department, Mr. Walter Narine, said, “This small but meaningful donation by the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development is timely, and will tremendously assist in the removal of manmade dumpsites in the city.”
He thanked the Minister for his unwavering support and leadership in assisting to return Georgetown to its pristine environment. Members of the public are encouraged to use the bins and avoid littering, the release concluded.