City’s Garbage Collection Resumes

Garbage collection in Belize City has resumed after central government stepped in to assist the Belize City Council. Belize Waste Control (BWC) halted garbage collection after the council had fallen behind on payments, accumulating arrears of $800,000.

But over the weekend, workers were seen collecting garbage.

For the first time under a PUP-led City Administration, BWC refused to continue its service without payment. According to Mayor Bernard Wagner, a resolution was reached after the government intervened on behalf of the council.

With the agreement now in place, garbage collection will continue as usual, bringing relief to Belize City residents who had been dealing with uncollected waste as the holiday season approaches.