–as authorities prepare to roll out trucks
By Bebi Shafeah Oosman
SOLID waste issues in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) are being tackled through a combination of improved infrastructure, stronger management systems, and increased public awareness.
The government, through its local arms, has been working to upgrade garbage collection services by expanding fleets, repairing equipment, and ensuring more consistent pickup schedules across communities.
The investments have helped tremendously in reducing the buildup of waste in residential areas and along roadways.
In addition, efforts are being made to identify and develop proper disposal sites, including better-managed landfills and designated dumping areas.
Regional Chairman Junior Basant, in an exclusive interview with the Guyana Chronicle, said, “In Region Six, we have several dumpsites scattered throughout the region; we have one in Canje, one in Rose Hall Town, and we also have one in the Rose Hall Town area.
“The NDCs usually picked up the garbgage from their residents from their homes and dispose of them in these area, the Ministry of Local Govenrment has a system where they are being managed and they are kept up tp standard.”
Turning to the the 22 garbage trucks which were recently deployed to the region from the ministry, Basant said, “This will boost our operation because the garbage tractor and trailer what we noticed it is effective but not as effective as we would want it to be. Throughout the region, we have piles of garbage stock up sometimes and this is because of the soltfulness of the tractor operations sometimes. The truck will now aid and assist the tractor; it provides a faster response and it allows us to serve a wider scope.”
According to Basant, the trucks will be placed within the areas, and should be in operation in the coming week.
“So, residents can expect great relief when these come into full operation,” he said, adding: “This does not mean the existing system will be scrapped, but it will complement our system.”
Residents throughout the region have expressed optimism with the arrival of the trucks, as they anxiously wait for them to come into operation.
