Bulk Waste Collection, Grand Cayman, Begins 4th May

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2026 Bulk Waste Collection Announcement

10 April 2026 | Press Release | By: Yolanda Morales-Carvalho

The Department of Environmental Health (DEH) is announcing the beginning of its Annual Bulk Waste Collection service from 4 May 2026, dedicating one week to each district in Grand Cayman and an entire week for the Sister Islands.

Residents are reminded to prepare, separate, and place their bulk waste on the curbside before the week assigned for collection in their respective areas. These bulky items shall be placed only on the curbside in an area that is easily accessible to DEH collection crews and does not obstruct the roadway or drains.

DEH Director, Richard Simms, reminded residents that any bulk waste put out in an area other than the curbside 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. 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”, he said.

The DEH collection team will dedicate efforts to collecting bulk waste in the West Bay area during the first week of the schedule, working Monday to Saturday. The team will later move on to George Town for the second week of the schedule, to Bodden Town on the third week, and to North Side and East End on the final week. In the case of the Sister Islands, collection will take place during the week of 25 - 29 May 25 2026.

See details of the collection schedule below.

Grand Cayman:

• West Bay                            May 4 to 9                    WEEK 1
• George Town                     May 11 to 16                  WEEK 2
• Bodden Town                    May 18 to 23                 WEEK 3
• North Side / East End       May 25 to 30                 WEEK 4

Cayman Brac (WEEK 4) :

• East Side                              May 25 to 26
• West Side                             May 27 to 28
• South Side                           May 29

Little Cayman (WEEK 4) :

• All locations                         May 28

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. 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, arrangements should be made by individuals to transport any additional waste to the landfills and that any illegal dumping and littering should be reported 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 gov.ky/deh or message our Facebook page.

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