Dear Editor
THE Georgetown City Council has observed that many citizens have started their traditional Christmas and end-of-the-year clean-up for the festive season. Also, some are busy doing repairs and alternations to their homes. However, the council is urging citizens to pay attention to the health of their environment and display a deep sense of consideration in their local communities.

In all their cleaning activities, residents should spare a thought for the general surroundings and the natural environment in which they live.

In the past, we have received complaints that persons are throwing their rubbish in their neighbours’ yards, abandoned house lots, in alleyways and onto parapets. This should not be allowed to happen and wherever it does, citizens should report it to the Mayor and City Council on telephone numbers –225-1085 or 226-6997.

Also, citizens should not throw bulky waste, including old refrigerators and washers onto parapets. Old wood, zinc, and other building waste should not be left on the reserves or in front of neighbours’ properties or dumped in alleyways. Those who have such rubbish should call the Solid Waste Department on telephone number 223-51266, and make arrangements with the personnel to remove these kinds of rubbish.

The Solid Waste Management Department and Public Health Department will commence a “put it in a bag campaign.” This is scheduled to commence on Thursday, November 29 and Friday, November 30, 2018. This will entail the distribution of garbage bags and literature on proper waste disposal methods in several local communities. The main focus of this activity is to reduce the proliferation of roadside litter and help citizens to be responsible during the festive season. The communities that would be targeted include: Albouystown, Charlestown, West Ruimveldt, , East Ruimveldt and Lacytown and Bourda.

Regards
Debra Lewis
Public Relations Officer.