Government announces $2M for e-bikes to monitor garbage collection in Georgetown
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November 13, 2026
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The government has invested close to $2 million in electric bikes to strengthen monitoring of garbage collection services across Georgetown, as part of broader efforts to improve sanitation and waste management in the capital.
At a media conference on Thursday, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Priya Manickchand said the e-bikes will help community service officers monitor and ensure those contracted to collect garbage carry out their duties.
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The minister told journalists that the ministry is also strengthening its approach to bulky waste collection, with the programme reinstated approximately one month ago in collaboration with the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC).
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