Tag: Department of Environmental Health
600+tons of garbage cleared in bulk clean-up
(CNS): In less than one month and just six months after the last bulk-waste clean-up, the Department of Environmental Health (DEH) collected over 600 tons of garbage in the re-scheduled annual clean-up. That’s almost double the 330 tonnes collected during the Christmas season operation and another illustration of Cayman’s excessive garbage generation.
New CI$736k compactor expected to cut dump fires
(CNS): Officials at the Department of Environmental Health (DEH) have welcomed the arrival of a new Bomag BC 972 RB-2 Refuse Compactor, which will help the team prevent fires at the George Town dump. The compactor was ordered ten months ago and cost $735,816. DEH Director Richard Simms said it would enhance disposal operations at […]
Gov’t still talking with Dart over dump costs
(CNS): Technocrats from the climate ministry have said that there is “almost continuous dialogue” between the Cayman Islands Government and the Dart-led consortium on the dump project. But the ReGen deal has still not concluded, and while the CIG refutes claims made by former deputy premier Chris Saunders that it will cost $2 billion, no […]
Campers squeezed on limited accessible beach
(CNS): The local tradition of camping on the beach for the Easter holiday got underway this week, but with dwindling access to beaches on Grand Cayman, people are pitching tents toe-to-toe in the remaining accessible places. The Public Lands Commission is encouraging campers to check the guidelines and information on its website to ensure safe […]
DEH to prosecute repeated illegal dumping
(CNS): More than a month after the Department of Environmental Health (DEH) did the rounds in West Bay for the annual bulk waste clean-up, illegal dumping is continuing at the Ed Bush Stadium in the district and officials said that these people will be prosecuted. DEH Director Richard Simms said there was zero tolerance for […]
Over 330 tons of bulk waste collected as clean-up ends
(CNS): Saturday is the last day for the national seasonal bulk waste clean-up, and the Department of Environmental Health will be doing its final collection in North Side and East End. Over the last four weeks, at least 330 tons of bulk waste has been picked up, including vegetation and over 80 tons of metal. […]
Dart stops glass recycling citing ‘safety’ concerns
(CNS): After ten years of crushing glass and using it in construction, the islands’ biggest developer has abruptly ceased recycling, citing unspecified safety concerns and ageing equipment. A sign at the Camana Bay recycling centre erected over the weekend stating that glass would no longer be recycled caused a stir on social media.
Two containers of recyclables shipped from the Brac
(CNS): The Department of Environmental Health (DEH) recently transported two 40-foot containers filled with 35,407 lbs of aluminium cans, plastic (types 1 and 2) containers, lead acid batteries, used tyres and 2,475 gallons of oil from the Sister Islands to Grand Cayman. The recycled material has been sorted, baled and packed at the George Town […]
Pumping trial starts on sargassum in North Sound
(CNS): The Department of Environment’s sargassum clean-up trial will continue throughout this week, officials have said. Garvin Park, which is the base for the pilot operation, will remain closed until Thursday to give the contractors time to pump out a significant amount of the floating seaweed, which has been trapped in the North Sound for […]
Landfill overwhelmed by green waste
(CNS): Six months after Tropical Storm Grace, storm debris and equipment problems are pushing the management of green waste at the George Town landfill to capacity. As a result, people bringing commercial quantities of vegetation from land clearance or forestry activity now need to book a time for it to be accepted by the Department […]
Waitrose Pesto withdrawn over Salmonella scare
(CNS): The UK Food Standards Agency has announced that the British supermarket Waitrose has recalled all of its Green Pesto with Basil due to the possible presence of Salmonella. The British-made product is sold here in Cayman and the Department of Environmental Health (DEH) said it has contacted all local wholesalers and supermarkets to ensure […]
