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Minister: Landfilling As Tynes Bay Is Repaired
While the Tynes Bay facility is being repaired, the Ministry is “preparing for its last resort for waste disposal – and that is reopening a portion of Marsh Folly for landfilling,” Acting Minister of Public Works Wayne Furbert said, adding that “we anticipate needing to landfill for a period of perhaps one to two weeks while the... Read more of this article
Invest $7.5 Million Into Stabilizing Tynes Bay
“As we move into 2022, the plan is to invest an additional $7.5 million into stabilizing the plant,” Minister Wayne Furbert said, noting that “Tynes Bay is over 25 years old, and with that age come the same recurring issues” and the “immediate strategy is to work toward ensuring the system remains operational.” Speaking... Read more of this article
Remembrance Day Garbage Collection Advisory
The Ministry of Public Works is advising that due to the Remembrance Day holiday on Thursday, November 11, garbage will not be collected on that day. A Government spokesperson said, ““Collection days for the 11 and 12 November will shift to the next day as follows: Garbage normally collected on Thursday, 11 November will be collected on Friday,... Read more of this article
Flora Duffy Day Holiday Garbage Collection
The Ministry of Public Works is advising the public that garbage will not be collected on the Flora Duffy Day holiday on Monday, October 18. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works advises that due to the Flora Duffy Day holiday on Monday, 18 October, garbage will not be collected on that day. “Garbage collection days for the... Read more of this article
Staffing Shortages, Garbage Collection Delays
[Updated] “Due to staffing shortages, garbage collection will be impacted over the next few weeks,” the Ministry has advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works advise that due to staffing shortages garbage collection will be impacted over the next few weeks. “The public is reminded that they may deliver... Read more of this article
Garbage Collection Delays: Monday & Tuesday
“The west end will experience delays in garbage collection today and tomorrow,” the Government said this evening [Sept 13], adding that “residents are asked to leave Monday’s garbage out as collections are scheduled to commence at 7:30am on the main roads.” In a statement issued late this evening, a spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article
Labour Day Holiday Garbage Collection Advisory
The Ministry of Public Works issued an advisory about changes to the garbage collection schedule due to the Labour Day holiday. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works advises that due to the Labour Day holiday on Monday, 6 September, garbage will not be collected on that day. “Garbage collection days for the 6, 7,... Read more of this article
Secure BDA Suspend Trash Collection Service
“At this time we are unable to proceed with residential trash collection,” the Secure BDA company said, explaining that “due to circumstances beyond our control and several matters that have arisen since announcing this service” they have suspended the initiative “until further notice.” The company had previously... Read more of this article
Secure BDA Offers Weekly Trash Collection
A Bermudian entrepreneur is offering weekly residential trash collection, with the service available in St. George’s, St. David’s, Smiths, and Hamilton Parish and starting at only $9 a week. The service is being offered by Secure BDA, a small business owned by Kenten Trott which was founded in 2019 and has been operational since June 2020.... Read more of this article
CSG Cup Match Trash Collection Schedule
The Corporation of St. George [CSG] is informing the public about the Cup Match trash collection for businesses and residents. A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of St. George [CSG] would like to inform the public, whose trash is collected by the CSG, that Cup Match trash collection for businesses and residents is as follows: “There will be a... Read more of this article
BIU On Trucks, Trash, Worker Concerns & More
15 to 20 trucks are needed to collect the trash “yet they continue to work with about 6 to 8 trucks” and the “public continue to place things in the trash that they know should not be placed in the trash” such as paint, medical waste, and dog waste, are two of the concerns that Sanitation Workers have. This was explained by... Read more of this article
Tuesday Trash Collection Likely To Be Delayed
There are “ongoing delays in garbage collection due to industrial action,” the Government has advised, adding that “as a result, Tuesday collection will likely be delayed.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works advises the public of ongoing delays in garbage collection due to industrial action by Collections... Read more of this article
Delays In Trash Collection Continue
Delays in trash collection “continue this weekend because of industrial action by Collections Staff,” the Government has advised, adding that they are “hopeful that trash collection will resume tomorrow morning.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works advised today [Sunday] that delays in trash collection... Read more of this article
Trash Collection Delays Due To Industrial Action
There are “delays in trash collection due to industrial action” and this is affecting areas in the East End, the Government has advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works is advising the public of delays in trash collection due to industrial action by Collections Staff. “The matter, which is being... Read more of this article
Minister: Plant Upgrade Needed At Tynes Bay
The Tynes Bay Facility is “now over 25 years old” and some components “are reaching the end of their useful life” so a “total plant upgrade —which will span some three to five years — needs to start now,” it was announced today. The statement was delivered in the House of Assembly today [July 23] and it was... Read more of this article
Harbour Nights Trash Collection Advisory
As Harbour Nights get underway, the City of Hamilton is reminding establishments located on Front Street or any area utilized for Harbour Nights activities to put their trash out for collection by 4pm on Wednesdays. A spokesperson said, “As Harbour Nights gets underway for the season, the City of Hamilton wishes to advise City businesses of the... Read more of this article
