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Advisory: Trash Collection Will Resume Today
After being suspended for the past few days due to the withdrawal of labour, the Ministry of Public Works advised this morning [March 18] that trash collection will resume today “with a focus on collection in the East End.” “We are asking for the public’s patience as crews work to clear a significant backlog of trash as quickly... Read more of this article
BFRS Provides SCBA Training At Tynes Bay
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] conducted its biennial Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus [SCBA] training course this month, which had 24 members of the Department of Works and Engineering participate. The training took place at the Tynes Bay Waste Treatment Facility, and allowed those certified to safely control and extinguish small fires... 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
Special Waste Drop-Off Days This Weekend
The Ministry of Public Works will hold their semi-annual Special Waste Drop Off event this Friday and Saturday November 6th and 7th. Residents are encouraged to bring compact fluorescent light bulbs, old pesticides, hobby chemicals, outdated medicines or anything else with a hazardous or warning label to the Tynes Bay Waste to Energy plant on Palmetto... Read more of this article
Lister: Lack Of Maintenance Of Trash Trucks
Shadow Public Works Minister Dennis Lister said the “non-collection of trash is a direct result of the OBA Government and this mismanagement most be put on the desk of Minister Cannonier.” There have been delays recently in trash collection, with the Ministry issuing advisories on October 16 and October 27 saying that collection in the east... Read more of this article
Ministry: No East End Trash Collection Today
The Ministry of Public Works said there will be no East End trash collection today [Oct 27] due to “mechanical issues with the garbage trucks which are impacting normal scheduling.” A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works can advise that there will be no East End trash collection today. This week, trash will be collected... Read more of this article
Tynes Bay “Steam Blow” To Start On Tuesday
The Ministry of Public Works said they would like to advise the public that a steam blow exercise at the Tynes Bay Waste to Energy Facility is scheduled for tomorrow [October 27] and through the remainder of the week. “The purpose of the exercise is to clean the new turbine piping of any foreign materials that may be left over from construction... Read more of this article
East End Garbage Collection Sees Delays
East end garbage collection has been delayed this week as a result of mechanical issues with some of the garbage collection trucks, according to the Ministry of Public Works, with collection expected to be completed by tomorrow [Oct 16]. A government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works would like to advise that some of the east end... Read more of this article
Tynes Bay “Steam Blow” Exercise Delayed
The Tynes Bay Waste to Energy Facility “Steam Blow” Exercise that was originally scheduled for October 12th through 14th will now take place October 19th 20th and 21st. A spokesperson said, ““The Ministry of Public Works would like to advise the public that the Tynes Bay Waste to Energy Facility “Steam Blow” Exercise that was originally... Read more of this article
Tynes Bay Conducting “Steam Blow” Exercise
The Ministry of Public Works said they “would like to advise the public that as part of the new turbine installation, the Tynes Bay Waste to Energy Facility will be conducting a ‘Steam Blow’ exercise on October 12th, 13th and 14th 2015 between the hours of 4:15 to 5:15 pm each day.” A spokesperson said, “The purpose of... Read more of this article
