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Minister Burch: Waste Collection, Trucks, Costs
There are currently an average of 8 trucks in service daily, five trucks been ordered and are expected to arrive in November, overtime expenses for waste collection to date of $26,227.25 is “dramatically less than the $250,000 spent last year on overtime in this quarter,” and once a week garbage collection will continue until at least year... Read more of this article
Once A Week Trash Collection To Continue
The once a week trash collection schedule is expected to continue to “at least year end”, Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said today, explaining that “we cannot contemplate a return to twice a week collection anytime soon with the limited vehicles available.” Minister Burch noted that since the revised collection... Read more of this article
Boating Hazardous Waste Trash Advisory
The Ministry of Public Works is reminding residents about certain boating materials that are prohibited from inclusion with regular waste items. A Government spokesperson said, “In advance of what is expected to be a busy recreational boating holiday weekend, the Ministry of Public Works is reminding residents about certain boating materials that... Read more of this article
‘Operations May Result In Unpleasant Odors’
The Ministry of Public Works is advising that during the week of May 28, 2018, it will conduct its Biannual Septage Disposal Operations which “may result in unpleasant odors being experienced in the residential areas surrounding the Marsh Folly Composting Facility.” “Despite the unpleasant odor, the Ministry assures there are no environmental... Read more of this article
Trash Collection Notice For Town Of St. George
The Corporation of St. George [CSG] said they “would like to inform the public that there will be no trash collection on Wednesday, May 9th, 2018 in the Town of St. George due to scheduled maintenance of the CSG trash truck.” “The CSG will perform a trash collection for businesses on the evening of Tuesday, May 8th, 2018, we ask that... Read more of this article
Advisory: City Trash Collection During Triathlon
The MS Amlin World Triathlon Bermuda, and its associated events, is taking place April 26-28 in the City of Hamilton, and the City has advised that the “public can expect road closures, parking restrictions and temporary changes to certain City services in the lead-up to and throughout the duration of the event.” “With regard to garbage... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Burch On Waste Collection
[Updated] Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch is holding a press conference this afternoon [Apr 17] to provide an update on waste collection. In February of this year, the Minister had announced that they will revert to once a week garbage collection for a 10 week period, which was scheduled to end on April 27th. Back on February, the Minister... Read more of this article
Good Friday Garbage & Recycling Collection
The Ministry of Public Works is advising that due to the Good Friday Holiday, garbage normally collected on Friday, March 30th will be collected on Saturday, March 31st. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works is advising that due to the Good Friday Holiday, garbage normally collected on Friday March 30th will be collected on... Read more of this article
Reminder: New x1 Week Trash Collection Dates
The Ministry of Public Works is reminding everyone that the one day a week garbage collection schedule is now in effect, and it will continue until April 27th. “And the Ministry of Public Works advised residents to ensure they know their correct date, and place their garbage out on the right day,” a spokesperson said. “The Ministry notes that... Read more of this article
Once A Week Garbage Collection Starts Monday
The Ministry of Public Works is reminding the community that the once per week garbage collection schedule takes effect on Monday February 19. A spokesperson said, “For ease of reference, the Ministry has provided a map of the collection days for each parish [see below]. “The change in weekly garbage collection will continue through April 27th.... Read more of this article
Once A Week Garbage Collection Schedule
Garbage collection is set to take place once per week from February 19 through April 27, with an updated schedule outlined by the Ministry of Pubic Works. A Government spokesperson said, “As the public is aware, from Monday, February 19th through April 27th garbage collection will be once per week, as announced by the Ministry of Public Works... Read more of this article
McGinger Comic: Preparing For New Sport Event
[Written by McGinger Design Lab] In the second of a new comic series from McGinger Design Lab, McGinger notes that Bermuda is hosting an international sporting event in less than three months, and the island is getting ready. Related Stories McGinger Comic: Bermudian Travel Issues McGinger Comic: Glorious Feeling Of Tank Rain McGinger Comic: Rain... Read more of this article
