The Guam Environmental Protection Agency (Guam EPA), in coordination with the Yona Mayor's Office, will monitor and investigate illegal dumping activities along Route 17, Windward Hills and Baza Gardens.
These areas have become an illegal dumping ground for all types of waste, a breeding ground for vectors, a staging area for potential oil spills, fires and safety hazards for the public, and a major health and environmental concern.
Although the residents of Yona, Windward Hills, and Baza Gardens have been advised to place junk vehicles, white goods, and other metallic waste along the public easement in front of their homes in anticipation of the scheduled collection by the Department of Public Works Abandoned Vehicle and White Goods Program, other waste such as batteries, tires, and household trash have been illegally disposed of in these areas as well.
Anyone caught illegally dumping any waste within these areas, and other area where dumping is not permitted, will be fined up to $1,000 per day per violation. The Guam EPA has already collected evidence that will be used to identify the parties responsible for the illegal dumping, and is advising the public that all responsible parties will be issued fines.
Guam EPA is asking the public for assistance in monitoring these sites for illegal dumping. Should anyone witness any person dumping, please contact Guam EPA and provide as much information as possible, including the time, date, location, vehicle make and model, color, and license number, to assist Guam EPA in conducting its investigation and issuing fines to the parties responsible for these illegal activities.
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