NOTICE: Restriction On Placing Waste On Sidewalks During Business Hours

NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS OPERATING A BUSINESS IN ST. JOHN’S CITY The St. John’s Development Corporation (SJDC) and the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) hereby advise all persons who operate a business within the City of St. John’s that effective Tuesday, 6th May 2025, no waste or garbage is to be placed on sidewalks…

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NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS OPERATING A BUSINESS IN ST. JOHN’S CITY

The St. John’s Development Corporation (SJDC) and the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) hereby advise all persons who operate a business within the City of St. John’s that effective Tuesday, 6th May 2025, no waste or garbage is to be placed on sidewalks for collection between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Strict enforcement will be applied. Any person who operates a business and fails to comply with this notice will be deemed to be in contravention of the Litter Control & Prevention Act, 2019 and will be subject to a fine of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00).

This measure is necessary to maintain the cleanliness, safety, and aesthetic appeal of our city during business hours.

We urge all businesses to comply fully with this directive.
Your cooperation is critical in helping us keep St. John’s City clean and inviting for all residents and visitors.

Issued by the St. John’s Development Corporation & National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) FOR MORE INFORMATION: 1 (268) 481-7501, 1 (268) 481-7524 or 1 (268) 562 2019