{"id":352046,"date":"2025-11-10T18:55:34","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T22:55:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=352046"},"modified":"2025-11-10T18:55:34","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T22:55:34","slug":"statement-waste-management-authorities-on-illegal-dumping-on-cochrane-road","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/homepage-carousel\/statement-waste-management-authorities-on-illegal-dumping-on-cochrane-road\/","title":{"rendered":"STATEMENT: Waste management authorities on illegal dumping on Cochrane Road"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-352048\" src=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pexels-magda-ehlers-pexels-2547565-642x428.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The Dominica Solid Waste Management Corporation (DSWMC) is strongly advising the public to cease all illegal waste disposal activities.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">We acknowledge that there are temporary disruptions to the collection schedule, but we are actively working to resolve these issues and will have the situation under control shortly.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">We are asking for your patience and cooperation during this period. It is crucial to be health-conscious and understand the significant risks associated with illegal dumping.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">STOP the illegal dumping immediately. Improper disposal creates public health hazards.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Practice Source Separation: Always sort your waste at the source (your home or business). Separating waste streams helps manage volume and reduces the attractiveness of refuse to vectors.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Prevent Vector Infestation: By failing to properly contain and manage unsorted waste, you are creating an environment for rodents, rats, maggots, and scavenging animals to multiply and spread refuse, posing a severe threat to public sanitation and health.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Dominica Solid Waste Management Corporation (DSWMC) is strongly advising the public to cease all illegal waste disposal activities. 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