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KBB Urges People To Properly Dispose Of Trash
Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] has partnered with Recycle Bermuda and the Department of Waste Management to encourage all spectators at this year’s annual Cup Match Classics at Somerset Cricket Club [SCC] to properly dispose of their trash. A spokesperson said, “Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] has joined forces with Recycle Bermuda and the Department... Read more of this article
PGA TOUR Announces Sustainability Impact
The 2023 Butterfield Bermuda Championship, in partnership with Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB], Recycle Bermuda, and supported by Aspen, revealed its sustainability impact. A spokesperson said, “Plastic is detrimental to Bermuda’s oceans, wildlife and population. As the harm caused by micro-plastics increases, it becomes a prominent issue that... Read more of this article
2024 Garbage & Recycling Schedule Released
The Department of Works and Engineering has unveiled the 2024 Garbage and Recycling schedule for residents across Bermuda. “The 2024 Garbage and Recycling schedule is a useful tool for residents, enabling them to effectively plan and manage their waste disposal needs throughout the year,” said Minister of Public Works David Burch. The Government... Read more of this article
80 Container Loads Of Materials Recycled
There were “80 container loads of materials recycled in 2019″ and “eight container loads of special waste items were processed and exported for the United States recycling market.” This is according to the recently released 2021 Environmental Statistics Compendium, which noted that “In 2019, the amount of waste totaled... Read more of this article
Beyond Plastic Bermuda Webinar On Nov 16
Beyond Plastic Bermuda will be hosting a free webinar on Tuesday [Nov 16] from 6.00pm to 7.00pm. A spokesperson said, “You won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn more about Government’s intended ban on single-use plastic. Hear from the authors of the suggested policy paper and have the chance to ask them any questions directly.... Read more of this article
Garbage And Recycling Schedule For April 2020
The Ministry of Public Works’ Waste Management Section advised of the Garbage and Recycling Schedule for April 2020. A Government spokesperson said, “To prevent rodents, the public is advised to store bagged garbage at their residence in lidded bins. On your scheduled collection day, move your lidded bins or sealed plastic bags curb side for collection... Read more of this article
E-Waste & TAG Recycling Day On Saturday
A free E-Waste & TAG Recycling Drop-Off Day event will be held on Saturday [March 7] from 8.00am to 4.00pm at the Somerset Cricket Club premises. A government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works is supporting the Free E-Waste & TAG Recycling Drop-Off Day event being sponsored by Somerset Cricket Club [SCC] on Saturday, March... Read more of this article
Electronic Waste Recycling Drive On Saturday
The public is invited to deliver their electronic waste to the Tynes Bay Waste Treatment Facility for recycling on Saturday [Dec 7] from 7.30am to 3.00pm. A government spokesperson said, “On Saturday, December 7 from 7.30am to 3.00pm, the public is invited to deliver their electronic waste or e-waste to the Tynes Bay Waste Treatment Facility for... Read more of this article
Photos: Port Royal Primary ‘Trash To Treasure’
Port Royal Primary School students have demonstrated their artistic talents, scientific knowledge and environmental awareness by creating artwork and useful items out of objects that would normally be thrown away for their ‘Trash to Treasure Museum.’ A spokesperson said, “There is an old saying, ‘one man’s trash is another man’s... Read more of this article
Waste & Recycling Calendar Now Available
The Ministry of Public Works today released the 2019/2020 Garbage and Recycling Schedule, which can be found on the Government portal here. “The publication will also be mailed to households so that residents can have their own copy of the calendar,” the Ministry said. “The public is aware that the Ministry has switched to a once-a-week... Read more of this article
Dockyard Recycling Programme A Success
A pilot recycling programme at Dockyard could become permanent after proving to be a success, WEDCO said today. Until recently it was difficult to recycle products because of the cost of taking waste to the recycle depot from Dockyard which made it uneconomical. The capital costs of purchasing the blue TAG bins, the cost of emptying them and then sorting... Read more of this article
20.2 Tonnes Of Recyclables Collected From AC
The Ministry of Public Works announced that 20.24 tonnes of recyclables were collected from the America’s Cup event village during the 22 day event last month. This amount increased Bermuda’s monthly recycling, which averages 63 tonnes, by just under 50% per day during the event period. A Ministry Spokesperson said, “Thanks is due... Read more of this article
