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Illegal Dump Site At Royal Gardens<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Despite the pleas and efforts over the years to curtail illegal dumping, for Antigua & Barbuda, the problem doesn\u2019t seem to be going away.<\/p>\n

After our cameras stumbled over piles of garbage at several illegal dumping sites behind the Royals Estate, the imagines are likely to frustrate those working to keep the country clean.<\/p>

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This largely unused dirt road, linking Royals to New Winthropes appears to be the dumping ground of choice for several individuals.<\/p>\n

The litter bugs are disposing of old furniture, cookware, plastic items, old clothing and dead animals there.<\/p>\n

The age-old problem has existed for years and in the past litter wardens have been appointed to catch individuals in the act.<\/p>\n

Harsher penalties in the new Environment Act hasn\u2019t helped.<\/p>\n

The government has also embarked on a nation-wide cleanup campaign but the problem appears to be an uphill task.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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