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Tynes Bay Facility Stabilisation Programme
The current state of the Tynes Bay Waste to Energy Facility is “incapable of lasting this time to await the major refurbishments to commence,” Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said in the House of Assembly, with the Minister explaining that in order to “preserve the Facility until major maintenance can begin, the Cabinet... Read more of this article
Horticulture Dumping Fee Waiver Extended
Following “significant demand from members of the public after last week’s passage of Hurricane Fiona,” the Ministry of Public Works has decided to extend its waiver of fees related to the commercial disposal of horticultural waste. This waiver, effective only for the Marsh Folly site in Pembroke, has been extended until Saturday, 8 October.... Read more of this article
Horticultural Drop-Off Fees Waived This Week
The Ministry of Public Works is advising the public that the “normal fees associated with commercial disposal of horticultural waste will be waived this week following the passage of Hurricane Fiona.” A Government spokesperson said, “As a reminder, horticultural waste that is dropped off in private cars can be done so free of charge. “This... Read more of this article
Public Holiday Garbage Collection Advisory
Due to the Public Holiday on Monday [Sept 19] household waste that would usually be collected on that day will be collected on Tuesday. A Government spokesperson said, “Due to the Public Holiday & National Day of Mourning on Monday, 19 September 2022, household waste that would usually be collected on that day will be collected on Tuesday,... Read more of this article
Public Holiday Garbage Collection Advisory
The Ministry of Public Works is advising of changes to the trash collection schedule due to the Public Holiday on Monday, September 19th. A Government spokesperson said, “All garbage collection on the week of the 19th will follow a rollover schedule, with Tuesday’s garbage collected on Wednesday, Wednesday’s collected on Thursday, Thursday’s... Read more of this article
Advisory: City Trash Collection Next Week
The City of Hamilton advised of changes to the trash collection due to the Public Holiday on Monday for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton wishes to advise City businesses and residents that garbage collections will be scheduled as follows regarding the Public Holiday for the State Funeral of Queen... Read more of this article
Labour Day Holiday Garbage Collection Advisory
[Updated] The Ministry of Public Works is advising that “due to the Labour Day holiday, household waste that would normally be collected on Monday, September 5th, will instead be collected on Tuesday, September 6th.” A Government spokesperson said, “All garbage collection the week of Labour Day will follow a rollover schedule with... Read more of this article
Photos: Three BVI Representatives Visit Bermuda
“Bermuda has long been looked at as an example within the region for other islands to follow,” said Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch, after three representatives from the government of the British Virgin Islands touched down in Bermuda on Sunday. A Government spokesperson said, “The representatives are here for a three-day visit... Read more of this article
Garbage Collection Will Be Delayed This Week
“Garbage collection will be delayed today and through the end of the week” as staff shortages and the “ongoing supply chain issues have led to a backlog of vehicles awaiting repair” and they “hope to have this backlog cleared and more vehicles in service by the end of the week,” the Government advised this evening. A... Read more of this article
St George’s Cup Match Trash Collection
The Corporation of St. George is informing the public of the Cup Match trash collection schedule for businesses and residents. A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of St. George would like to inform the public, whose trash is normally collected by the Corporation of St. George, that Cup Match trash collection for businesses and residents is as follows: “Businesses... Read more of this article
Govt RFQ For Recycling Collection Services
The Government has issued a Request for Quotations [RFQ] for island wide recycling collection. The website said, “This Request for Quotations [RFQ] is an invitation by the Government of Bermuda to prospective respondents to submit non-binding quotations for Island Wide Recycling Collection, as further described in Section A of the RFQ Particulars. “The... Read more of this article
Reminder: Sewage Disposal Rules & Regulations
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] said they “wish to remind boaters of Bermuda’s rules and regulations for boat sewage disposal.” A Government spokesperson said, “Please review the attached flyer and visit the DENR’s Environmental Obligations for Vessels Visiting Bermuda webpage on gov.bm for more information. Boaters... Read more of this article
Heroes Day Weekend City Trash Collection
The City of Hamilton provided information on the garbage collection schedule during the National Heroes Day holiday weekend. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton wishes to advise City businesses and residents that garbage collection will be scheduled on the following dates during the Heroes Day Weekend: There will be no collection of kitchen... Read more of this article
Ministry: More Garbage Trucks Now In Service
“We now have ten trucks in service, which amounts to 67 per cent of our fleet, up from four trucks a few weeks ago,” Minister of Public Works Lt/Col. David Burch said. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works advises that an acute shortage of the number of operational garbage collection trucks for the Island has... Read more of this article
Trash Collection Advisory: National Heroes Day
The Ministry of Public Works advised that “that due to National Heroes Day on Monday, 20 June 2022, household waste collection will follow a rollover schedule.” A Government spokesperson said, “This means that waste that was due to be collected on Monday will be picked up on Tuesday; Tuesday’s will be collected on Wednesday; Wednesday’s... Read more of this article
Septage Disposal Operation Is Postponed
The Ministry of Public Works is advising the public that its Biannual Septage Disposal Operation scheduled this week is postponed/ A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry will inform the public and area residents before the new date. “As a note, the process for the Biannual Septage Disposal is as follows: “The Tynes Bay Septage... Read more of this article
