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Public Works Ministry Advisory: Illegal Dumping
The Ministry of Public Works said they would like to advise the public that the Waste and Litter Control Act Amendment of 2012 increased the penalty for illegal dumping of waste up to $10,000 for a first offence and up to $25,000 for subsequent offences. “Additionally, the amended Act makes it easier to convict dumpers due to changes in the way... Read more of this article
Holiday Garbage & Recycling Collection
The Ministry of Public Works advised that due to the Christmas Holiday on Tuesday, December 25, West End garbage will be collected on Monday, December 24 and Thursday, December 27. East End garbage will be collected on Friday, December 28 and Saturday, December 29. West End recycling will be collected on Thursday, December 27 and East End recycling... Read more of this article
Minister Commends Tynes Bay Training Program
17 Bermudians have been sent to Cambrian College for power engineering, Minister of Public Works, Michael Weeks said today [Dec 5] when highlighted an overseas training program. Michael Weeks said, “I wish to commend the management and staff of the Tynes Bay Waste-to-Energy Facility in working to implement a very successful overseas training program... Read more of this article
Residential e-Waste Recycling Day On Nov 10
The Waste Management Section of the Ministry of Public Works will be holding their third residential e-Waste Recycling Day for 2012 on Saturday 10th November 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 – everything... Read more of this article
Special Waste Drop-Off Days: Nov 2/3
The Ministry of Public Works will be holding a Special Waste Drop-Off Day on Friday, November 2nd and Saturday, November 3rd at the Tynes Bay Waste to Energy Facility on Palmetto Road, Devonshire, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Residents may drop off compact fluorescent light bulbs, old pesticides, hobby chemicals, outdated medicines or anything with a hazardous... Read more of this article
Upcoming: E-Waste Recycling Day
The Waste Management Section of the Ministry of Public Works will be holding their second e-Waste Recycling Day for 2012 on Saturday 14th July 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 – everything from battery... Read more of this article
Special Waste Drop-Off At Tynes Bay
The Department of Waste Management within the Ministry of Public Works will be holding a Special Waste Drop-Off Day event on Friday, May 18th and Saturday, May 19th 2012 at the Tynes Bay Waste-to-Energy Facility on Palmetto Road, Devonshire, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Residents may drop off compact fluorescent light bulbs, old pesticides, hobby chemicals,... Read more of this article
Tynes Bay Commercial Waste Fees Increase
The Ministry of Public Works is advising waste haulers that effective April 1, 2012 the rates for commercial waste disposal at the Tynes Bay Waste-to-Energy facility will take effect. A spokesperson said, “These increases are necessary to support the ongoing cost of waste disposal operations at the Tynes Bay facility and to ensure the long term... Read more of this article
Video: Works Minister On New Initiatives
[Updated with video] Public Works Minister Michael Weeks announced a raft of new initiatives this afternoon [Feb.24] at a Government press conference held following the release of the Budget Statement. Among other projects, he said in the coming fiscal year the Ministry will tackle upgrades at the Tynes Bay municipal incinerator, the North Shore reverse... Read more of this article
2012 Garbage & Recycling Schedule
The Department of Waste Management within the Ministry of Public Works recently mailed out the 2012 garbage and recycling schedule to all households and post office boxes in Bermuda. The calendar provides useful information on regular waste and recycling collection days, changes to the collection schedule due to public holidays and other waste management... Read more of this article
Holiday Trash Collection Schedule
[Updated] Minister of Public Works Michael Weeks, today advised the public of the operational days of waste management facilities and residential waste collection services during the festive season. The Minister thanked the public for showing their appreciation by leaving gifts for waste collection handlers for the holiday season. However, he appealed... Read more of this article
Upcoming: 2011 Recycle Mania Week
The Department of Waste Management within the Ministry of Public Works has announced details of the 2011 Recycle Mania Week. Minister of Public Works Walter Roban said: “Recycling is an important part of creating a sustainable future as well as ensuring the incinerator operates at maximum efficiency. “If recyclables such as glass and metal are... Read more of this article
