HAGÅTÑA, Guam — The island’s recently graduated Department of Parks and Recreation Park Police are already hard at work enforcing Guam’s laws, including local anti-littering statutes. Over the holiday weekend, Park Police cited a woman for littering along the entrance of Two Lover’s Point in Dededo.
“Last weekend, while the Department of Public Works Highway Maintenance crew was clearing a recurring illegal dump site along the entrance of Two Lover’s Point, our Park Police sifted through the trash and discovered a name and address on multiple documents. When approached by officers, the woman reportedly admitted to dumping because ‘the dump was closed.’ This is no excuse for behavior that not only diminishes the beauty of our island home but also adds to the growing littering problem that threatens our island’s aquifer,” said acting Gov. Joshua Tenorio. “We urge residents to dispose of their solid waste properly.”
Illegal dumping is a violation of Guam law. In accordance with 10 GCA § 51115(b), illegal dumping is subject to fines of up to $1,000 per day per violation, along with the cleanup cost associated with the violation. To report violations, call the Guam Environmental Protection Agency at (671) 300-4751/2, or visit epa.guam.gov/report/.
For more information on Guam Solid Waste Authority facilities, including Customer Service centers, Residential Transfer Stations, Layon Landfill, and Hauler Only Transfer Stations, visit gswa.guam.gov or contact customer service at (671) 646-3111 or email customerservice@gswa.guam.gov/.
The Guam Department of Public Works Highway Maintenance crewmembers clear a recurring dump site along the entrance of Two Lover’s Point.
Over the holiday weekend, Guam’s Park Police cited a woman for littering along the entrance of Two Lover’s Point in Dededo.
