EPA anti-litter unit steps up enforcement

Mahendra Jagbandhan

In continuing its drive to stamp out littering in the city, the Litter Enforce-ment Unit issued fines to two business entities last week, a statement from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said. Wardens patrolling the Lombard Street area issued a fine of $15,000 to the owner of B Sooklall Enterprise located on High Street for construction waste carelessly discarded at the side of the business, the release said.

In addition, Mahendra Jagbandhan of Pet Boy Liquor Store was also served with a penalty of $15,000 after he accepted responsibility for instructing a vagrant to dispose of the business’ waste at the entrance of the La Penitence Market.

“It is an offence under the Regulations to cause or knowingly permit another person to commit an