George Town Next for Bulk Waste Collection as West Bay Wraps Up

5 May 2026 | Press Release | By: Yolanda Morales-Carvalho

The Department of Environmental Health (DEH) is advising residents that the Bulk Waste Collection in West Bay concludes this Saturday, May 9, 2026. Collection crews will then shift to the George Town District, beginning Monday, May 11 to Saturday, May 16, 2026.

George Town residents are urged to prepare, separate, and place their bulk waste on the curbside before the week assigned for collection in their respective districts. Any bulk waste that is put out after the announced dates for your specific area will not be collected, and it will be considered illegal dumping as there will not be extensions of this massive clean-up exercise. DEH is emphasising that there are no designated sites for the placement of bulk waste other than outside your homes.

“Our teams are working hard to keep our islands clean and prepared for the upcoming hurricane season,” DEH Director, Mr. Richard Simms. “By having your items ready and properly separated on the curbside before your district's start date, you help us maintain a swift and effective schedule. We appreciate the public’s support in making this massive cleanup a success.”

Following the completion of the bulk waste collection in the George Town District, the DEH Solid Waste crews will move on to Bodden Town for the third week of the schedule, as indicated below.

Grand Cayman

  • George Town:  11-16 May - Week 2
  • Bodden Town: 18-23 May  - Week 3
  • North Side & East End:  25-30 May - Week 4

Cayman Brac

  • East Side:  25-26 May - Week 4
  • West Side:  27-28 May - Week 4
  • South Side:  29 May - Week 4

Little Cayman

  • All locations: May 28 - Week 4

Bulk waste refers to large items such as old furniture 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. Meanwhile, construction and demolition debris, hazardous material, electronics, and tyres as 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 is also reminding residents that following the completion of the Bulk Waste Collection Schedule, individuals should arrange to transport any additional waste to the landfills and report any illegal dumping and littering to the DEH or the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS). This unlawful practice can result in a penalty of 6 months of imprisonment and a minimum fine of $500.

For additional information, please contact the DEH at 949-6696, email us at dehcustomerservice@gov.ky, visit the DEH’s website at www.gov.ky/deh or message our Facebook page at https://bit.ly/3LEK55q

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