Grand Cayman, 13 December, 2024 – The Department of Environmental Health (DEH) is announcing the relocation of its West Bay Recycling Depot back to Foster’s Republix and the closure of the Recycling Depot located at the Ed Bush Stadium.

“We want to thank the Foster’s Group for allowing us to partnership with them in order to relocate back the West Bay Recycling Depot to its original site. We look forward to the residents’ contribution to minimizing the amount of waste that ends in landfills by actively bringing their recyclables to facilities like this one”, said DEH Director, Mr. Richard Simms.

Conveniently located at the back of Foster’s Republix, this recycle depot facilitates the free collection of type 1 & 2 plastic, mixed paper & cardboard, metal & aluminum cans. Members of the public are urged to drop off only clean items. The temporary closure of this particular depot, back in October 2022, became necessary to facilitate the expansion of the supermarket.

Meanwhile, West Bay residents are advised that the Recycling Depot at the Ed Bush Stadium will close on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Disposal of any type of material at this location following the announced date will be considered illegal dumping and littering. The penalty for this unlawful practice can result in 6 months imprisonment and a minimum fine of $500 and should be reported to the DEH or the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS).

The Department of Environmental Health currently manages eight other recycling depots; at Kirk Supermarket, Foster’s Supermarket (Camana Bay, Airport Centre in George Town and Countryside Shopping Village in Bodden Town), BarCam Service Station in Red Bay, Haig Bodden Sport Centre in Bodden Town, North Side Civic Center and Captain George Dixon Park, East End.

Recyclable items can also be deposited at the 24-hour drop-off site located at the front of the George Town landfill. 

For additional information, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the DEH at 949-6696, email us at[email protected], visit the DEH’s website at www.gov.ky/deh or message our Facebook page at https://bit.ly/3LEK55q