Minister disclosed that Gov’t partners with Bush Lot/Adventure NDC to identify landfill site

The Local Government and Regional Development Ministry and the Bush Lot/Adventure Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC), Region Six, have partnered to identify suitable land to establish a sanitary landfill site that will cater to residents living within that NDC area.

Minister Nigel Dharamlall, had met with residents of Bush Lot, Wellington Park and Eversham, Corentyne, during a cabinet outreach in the region last Monday. This was following reports of the improper disposal of solid waste.  Home Affairs Minister, Robeson Benn and a technical team accompanied Dharamlall. “We should identify that land within the next few weeks, and we will put some resources to set up the area, but you have to make sure that you manage it (landfill site), and anyone found dumping (garbage) you have to take actions against them or report them to the police,” the minister said.

Dharamlall went on to advised the NDC’s councillors to publish a garbage collection schedule for residents. This, he said is because he has received complaints that garbage collection occurs only once weekly.   “The garbage issue is a national issue so do not blame yourselves alone, but councillors, you need to create a roster which can be published and shared with the residents so they will know when their garbage will be picked up. Those services also need to be consistent,” the minister said.

Minister Dharamlall stressed that residents need to address persons caught littering in the respective communities. This, he noted, is in keeping with government’s promise to improve the lives of Guyanese whether in the security, education or even agriculture sectors. An estimated $1.4B has been allocated this year, to improve sanitary and environmental conditions countrywide.