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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
Ministry: Recycling Facility Back Up & Running
The Material Recovery Facility, also known as the recycling facility, is now back up and running at full capacity. A government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works would like to advise the public that the Material Recovery Facility, also known as the recycling facility, is now back up and running at full capacity. “The backlog of... Read more of this article
Bags At Devon Springs As A “Contingency”
The piles of blue bags are being placed at Devon Springs as a “contingency due to the recycling plant being full at the Quarry,” the Ministry of Public Works said, adding that a “further issue recently emerged regarding the air filtering system which will be addressed as soon as the new parts required to fix the issue arrive.” Two... Read more of this article
Garbage & Recycling Calendar To Be Delivered
The Ministry of Public Works said they wish to “advise the public that the 2016 Garbage and Recycling calendar will soon be delivered to households and mailboxes island-wide.” “This annual publication provides educational information to Bermuda’s residents about changes to waste collection days due to public holidays, proper... Read more of this article
Holiday Garbage/Recycling Collection Schedule
The Department of Waste Management, Ministry of Public Works, advised the public of the garbage and recycling collection days over the Christmas and Boxing Day holidays. A spokesperson said, “During the week of Christmas, west end garbage will be collected on Monday 21st and Thursday 24th December. East end garbage will be collected on Tuesday... Read more of this article
E-Waste Recycling Day To Be Held On Nov 21
The Waste Management Section of the Ministry of Public Works will be holding their third e-Waste Recycling Day for 2015 on Saturday 21st November from 9am to 5pm at the Tynes Bay Waste to Energy Facility located on Palmetto Road, Devonshire. “Residents are encouraged to bring their old, worn out electronics to be recycled – everything from battery... Read more of this article
Blue Bag Recycling Unit Undergoing Repairs
The Ministry of Public Works said they wish to advise the public that the TAG blue bag recycling separation and bailing unit at the Material Recovery Facility [MRF] is currently non-operational and will be undergoing repairs. “Replacement parts should arrive on the island in two weeks and it is anticipated that repairs will take approximately... Read more of this article
