(CNS): The Annual Bulk Waste Collection by the Department of Environmental Health ahead of the 2026 hurricane season will begin in West Bay on 4 May. The collection will take place in all districts for one week to encourage residents to clean out their yards before any storms arrive. Residents are asked to prepare and separate their bulk waste and place it by the kerb before the week assigned for collection in their respective areas.
Items should be placed in an area that is easily accessible to DEH collection crews and does not obstruct the roadway or drains. DEH Director Richard Simms said bulk waste placed in areas other than by the kerb or after the announced dates will not be collected and will be considered illegal dumping.
“Do not miss your dates as this massive clean-up exercise will not be extended,” he said. “This is your opportunity to dispose of any unwanted bulky items. Just remember, we are coming to you. There is no need to place them in any other area rather than outside your homes. There are no designated sites for the placement of bulk waste,” Simms added.
Bulk waste refers to large items such as old furniture, tyres and metal items that are not collected as part of the DEH’s weekly residential pick-up services. Metal and vegetative waste must be separated from other bulk waste items.
However, construction and demolition debris, hazardous material, electronics and tyres will not be collected during the bulk waste removal activity. Alternative arrangements must be made to transport these materials to the George Town Landfill or the landfill drop-off facility at the gate, which remains accessible to the public and small vehicles 24 hours per day.
The DEH said that after the completion of the Bulk Waste Collection Schedule, individuals should arrange to transport any additional waste to the landfills, and that any illegal dumping or littering should be reported to the DEH or the police. This unlawful practice can result in a penalty of up to six months in jail and a minimum fine of $500.
See the collection schedule below:
| GRAND CAYMAN | ||
| WEEK 1 | 4-9 May | West Bay |
| WEEK 2 | 11-16 May | George Town |
| WEEK 3 | 18-23 May | Bodden Town |
| WEEK 4 | 25-30 May | East End, North Side |
| CAYMAN BRAC | ||
| WEEK 4 | 25-26 May | East Side |
| 27-28 May | West Side | |
| 29 May | South Side | |
| LITTLE CAYMAN | ||
| WEEK 4 | 28 May | All locations |
For more information, call 949-6696 or email [email protected]
