Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby expressed deep frustration during the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) on Tuesday, addressing the ongoing garbage collection crisis plaguing several communities. Residents have reported domestic waste remaining uncollected for up to two months, creating significant health and environmental hazards. Mayor Swaby criticized the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) for its inconsistent service delivery, despite its mandate to handle waste management. He also highlighted the agency’s frequent excuse of rainfall hindering access to dumpsites, which he deemed insufficient to justify such prolonged delays. Furthermore, Swaby raised concerns about irregular street sweeping in downtown areas, including Parade, King Street, and West Queen Street, forcing the KSAMC to hire external contractors to maintain cleanliness. He also alleged that some NSWMA employees may be receiving pay without performing their duties. The mayor urged the NSWMA to take immediate action to resolve these issues and emphasized the importance of collaboration between the agency and the KSAMC. Additionally, Swaby called on residents to improve their waste disposal practices, stressing that maintaining clean streets is a shared responsibility. The KSAMC’s Public Health and Sanitation Committee has outlined several objectives, including quarterly reviews of reporting processes and enhanced oversight of sewer line blockages and road cuts, to improve service efficiency and accountability.