Dear Editor,
THE Mayor and Council of the City of Georgetown wishes to inform the general public that there has been a disruption in the regular scheduled collection of waste in the City. This situation has affected Groups 2 & 10; this includes the central business district.
The main contributing factors in this regard is that one of the main contractors, Puran Brothers Contactors Company, is based in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara). The accident that occurred on the Demerara Harbour Bridge has affected the mobility of the garbage trucks.

The Mayor and Council of the City of Georgetown is working assiduously to restore regular collection accorded to these two groups. The Solid Waste Management Department has put in place an emergency collection system to bring fast relief.
At this time, the Council is seeking the full cooperation of all of its citizens to avoid the indiscriminate disposal of waste, and to exercise patience as we address this issue. The Council apologises for the inconvenience caused.

Regards,
Debra Lewis
Public Relations Officer