Surveillance & Enforcement

The Department of Environmental Health plays the dual role of inspecting and enforcing the Public Health Act and regulations as well as guidelines created by the department to prevent or address environmental related issues that may be prejudicial to the health of residents and visitors to the Cayman Islands.
 
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Littering & Illegal Dumping

The Department of Environmental Health (DEH) has a litter collection team that cleans up central George Town daily and tackles public roads every month, throughout the districts. Despite their efforts, littering remains a problem in the Cayman Islands. The evidence can be seen along roadways, in empty lots, in parks and residential neighbourhoods. An unsightly blemish, litter mars the beauty of surroundings but it can also be a health and safety hazard and pose a real threat to wildlife.

Most locally-deposited litter comprises fast food containers, plastic bottles and bags and glass beer bottles. Frequently adding to the litter problem are those who throw garbage from moving vehicles. Landscape company staffers likewise frequently compound the issue by blowing gardening waste onto the streets rather than collecting and bagging it.

Keeping the Cayman Islands clean and green is everyone’s responsibility. We all need to do our part—and that includes reporting littering to the police. Under the Litter Law, convictions can result in $500 fines, and/or imprisonment.

Examination of Imported Food

The Cayman Islands is almost totally dependent on imported food to feed residents and visitors. Foods are imported from all over the world in dry and temperature controlled containers. The DEH Imported Food Examination Programme is aimed to safeguard the integrity of the food chain.
 

Derelict Vehicles

DEH receives derelict vehicles at their landfills across all islands. This disposal should be carried out in accordance with the Traffic Act (2021 Revision).
 

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