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Public Works On Delay In Garbage Collection
The Ministry of Public Works said they would like to advise residents that “as a result of the increased garbage stemming from the Cup Match Holiday there has been a delay in garbage collection to residents in both the West End and East End of the Island.” A spokesperson said, “Collection staff are in the process of addressing the... Read more of this article
Cup Match Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule
The Department of Waste Management, Ministry of Public Works, today advised that due to the Cup Match holiday, West End garbage will be collected on Monday, July 28th and Wednesday, July 30th. “East end garbage will be collected on Tuesday, July 29th and Saturday August 2nd. Recycling will be collected on Thursday, August 7th in the West and... Read more of this article
E-Waste Recycling Day To Be Held On July 12
The Waste Management Section of the Ministry of Public Works will be holding their second e-Waste Recycling Day for 2014 on Saturday 12th July from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Tynes Bay Waste to Energy Facility located on Palmetto Road, Devonshire. A spokesperson said, “Residents are encouraged to bring their old, worn out electronics to be recycled... Read more of this article
National Heroes Holiday: Trash Collection Dates
The Department of Waste Management, Ministry of Public Works, advised that due to the National Heroes Day holiday on Monday June 16th, West End garbage will be collected on Wednesday and Thursday June 18th and 19th. East End garbage will be collected on Tuesday, June 17th and Friday, June 20th. Related Stories Biannual Septage Disposal Operations Septage... Read more of this article
Special Waste Drop Off On May 16th & 17th
The Ministry of Public Works said they would like to advise the public that they will hold their semi-annual Special Waste Drop Off event this Friday May 16th and Saturday May 17th. “Residents may bring compact fluorescent light bulbs, old pesticides, hobby chemicals, outdated medicines or anything else with a hazardous or warning label to the... Read more of this article
Marsh Folly & Airport Tipping Fees To Change
The Waste Management Section of the Ministry of Public Works is advising the public of changes to the tipping fees for the Marsh Folly Composting Facility and the Airport Waste Management Facility which will come into effect on July 1, 2014. A spokesperson said, “At the Marsh Folly Composting Facility, the cost for tipping unprocessed horticultural... Read more of this article
BESCO Wins Tynes Bay Fire Protection Contract
Bermuda Energy Services Company Ltd. [BESCO] announced today that it has won the maintenance contract for the fire protection and detection system at the Tynes Bay Waste Treatment Facility on Palmetto Road. The awarding of the maintenance contract followed a government contract tender process. A spokesperson said, “The contract covers the supply... Read more of this article
Truck Loses Back Wheels At Tynes Bay Gate
A truck entering the Tynes Bay Waste Treatment Facility on Palmetto Road in Devonshire on Tuesday [Mar 11] restricted the entrance at approximately 12pm when the truck was seen without its back wheels on right side of the vehicle. Traffic cones were set up by facility staff at roadside to restrict other vehicles attempting to gain entry. The exit gate... Read more of this article
E-Waste Recycling Day To Be Held On Saturday
The Waste Management Section of the Ministry of Public Works announced that it will be holding their first e-Waste Recycling Day for 2014 on Saturday March 8th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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. This includes... Read more of this article
2014 Garbage & Recycling Schedule Released
The Waste Management Section of the Ministry of Public Works have advised the public of the upcoming delivery of the 2014 Garbage and Recycling Schedule. The schedule provides information about changes to garbage and recycling collection days when there are public holidays, events such as eWaste Recycle Days and provides general information about... Read more of this article
Christmas Holiday Garbage Collection Dates
[Updated] The Department of Waste Management advised that due to the Christmas Holiday all West End garbage will be collected on Monday, December 23rd and Saturday, December 28th. A spokesperson said, “East End garbage will be collected on Tuesday December 24th and Friday December 29th. “West End recycling will be collected on Saturday,... Read more of this article
Full Container Load After E-Waste Recycling Day
This past Saturday’s eWaste Recycling Day attracted 203 vehicles, both cars and bikes. In total, one full 20’ shipping container load plus one truck load of old, worn out electronics were collected for recycling. A spokesperson said, “In 2012 Waste Management exported 15 20’ shipping container loads of eWaste materials to the US recyclables... Read more of this article
