IN continuing a crackdown on litterbugs, wardens from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Litter Enforcement Unit served notices to Anil Das and Mr. Eddie Seon, residents of the same village.During a stakeout conducted by the Unit on January 13, numerous heaps of domestic waste was discovered on the roadside at School Street, De Andre Street, Richards Ville and Martyrs Ville.To this end, Mr. Das was issued a Clean-up Order, which gives him two weeks to ensure that all waste is removed from these areas. Under the Regulations, local authorities are legally obligated to ensure that public spaces under their management are kept free of litter, and that receptacles for waste deposit are provided and emptied in a timely manner.

This move is the second to a local authority, with the Town Clerk and the City Engineer of the Georgetown Mayor and City Council being served Prohibition Notices in December of 2014 regarding the state of the city’s canals on North Road and Church Streets.
Mr. Eddie Seon, also of Mon Repos, was discovered dumping domestic waste on the roadside, an offence which carries a fine of no less than $50,000. Following the provisions of the Regulations, he was issued a citation to pay the fixed penalty of $15,000.
The public is advised that littering is an offence and offenders will be brought before the Courts; fines for littering range from $50,000 for individuals, and $100,000 for businesses.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment through the Environmental Protection Agency will continue to work with the authorities including the Guyana Police Force, in ensuring that the Regulations are effectively enforced. Littering offences and complaints should be forwarded to the Litter Unit on 600-0620, 225-5471-2, or greenguyana@gmail.com. All reports will be treated with respect and confidentiality.