DEH Grab Truck in action picking up derelict vehicles
The Department of Environmental Health (DEH), in partnership with the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS), carried out a joint clean-up and enforcement operation in the Watlers Road community on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
The initiative formed part of the Department’s ongoing efforts to improve environmental health conditions, enhancing public safety and addressing issues associated with derelict vehicles and illegal dumping in residential communities.
During the operation, DEH officers targeted several nuisance vehicles that had become a source of environmental and public health concern. A total of eight cars, one boat, one wave runner, and a considerable amount of bulk waste were removed from the area.
The operation involved three Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) and one Environmental Health Assistant (EHA), supported by the DEH Solid Waste Management team. Officers from the RCIPS Community Policing Division and the Firearms Unit provided security, community engagement and mediation throughout the operation to ensure the initiative was conducted safely and efficiently.
Commenting on the success of the operation, DEH Director Richard Simms said: “Every community deserves a clean and safe environment. The removal of these nuisance vehicles and waste materials is an important step towards improving the quality of life for residents. Our teams will continue working proactively with our partners to address environmental health concerns and maintain the high standards expected across the Cayman Islands”.
The Department extends its sincere appreciation to the RCIPS for its continued partnership and support. The success of the operation reflects the value of inter-agency collaboration www.gov.ky/deh in creating cleaner, safer and healthier communities across the Cayman Islands.
The DEH remains committed to protecting public health and preserving the environment through proactive enforcement, community engagement, and partnership with stakeholders. Similar operations will continue throughout the Islands as part of the Department’s ongoing environmental health and neighbourhood improvement initiatives.
For additional information, please contact the DEH at 949-6696, email us at dehcustomerservice@gov.ky , visit the DEH’s website at www.gov.ky/deh or message our Facebook page at https://bit.ly/3LEK55q .
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