Waste receptacles strategically placed at high traffic spots in Georgetown

The Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown has placed 10 waste receptacles at strategic points along bus stops on Regent Street in a bid to deter littering and manage garbage build-up.

The waste receptacles were donated to the municipality by Mings Products and Services, and City Hall is hoping that other businesses will come on board to help with the littering woes plaguing both M&CC and residents.

“Because of the work that has been done daily by my department (Solid Waste Management Department), starting from 4 am; we would clean streets in central Georgetown consistently for about two years now. Mr. Ming saw the initiative and he thought it fit to come on board,” Head of Solid Waste Management Walter Narine shared.

Speaking with the News Room on Friday, he explained that the receptacles are large blue drums that have six inches of concrete at the base so that it’s difficult for someone attempting to steal it.

Mr. Ming has also donated plastic bags to go with the bins, Narine said.

“We are hopeful that other businesses will come on board to provide bins because the more bins we place around the city the less excuse there is for people to litter.”

In a statement, M&CC said the donation will go a long way in aiding the Council in maintaining the cleanliness and sustainability of the city.

“The bins, which will be strategically placed throughout the city, are expected to help reduce littering and improve waste management efforts, particularly in high-traffic areas,” the municipality said.

“We are proud to contribute to the wellbeing of Georgetown.

Our company is committed to being a responsible corporate citizen, and it’s an honour to support the city in its efforts to maintain a clean and healthy environment for all its residents” the statement quoted Stanley Ming as saying.