At  a recent press conference,  Mayor of Georgetown Hamilton Green indicated that the council is aware that the negative situation of the garbage pileup is posing a serious inconvenience and discomfort, but City Hall is doing the best it can in very daunting circumstances.

However, citizens are of the view that Georgetown is facing a “garbage crisis” although  the city’s Solid Waste Management Department has been assuring them over the years that the problem will be corrected.
At multiple press briefings and outreaches, the council has  explained to  residents that the city’s garbage contractors were experiencing setbacks, time after time, and were unable to collect the waste.
In the meantime, multiple mini-dump sites have appeared in  throughout the city as persons seek to deal with their garbage pileup.
However, particular focus by City Hall  remains on cleaning central commercial areas of the city and the markets, the abattoir and the hospital.
Meanwhile, many residents are fearful  that this “garbage crisis” is contributing  to the proliferation of mosquitoes, flies, rodents and other vectors, but the council is  urging persons to bury their garbage and advises against burning refuse. Green has also stated that the Vector Control Department has been monitoring certain areas and taking appropriate action.