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Education and Enforcement

Report fly-tipping or illegal dumping The Solid Waste Management Section of the MPW&E is charged with administering the Waste and Litter Control Act which sets out guidelines for the control of litter, illegal dumping, public waste collection and the enforcement powers under the act. To report an incident of mis-handle waste, littering or illegal dumping email waste@gov.bm . For a copy of the act go to www.bermudalaws.bm . Teacher’s guide to waste management All Ages Education - You can meet...

22 January 2026 Solid Waste Management 2 min read

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Special (Hazardous) Waste

What are special or hazardous wastes? Special wastes are any products that are toxic, flammable, corrosive, reactive, infectious or radioactive. These items need special handling and if improperly used or disposed, pose a risk to public health and the environment. Examples of special wastes include: Acids Antifreeze Contaminated soils, gravels, sediments Cooking oil Corrosives Dry cleaning waste Electric (lithium) batteries Fertilizers Fluorescent lamps and ballasts Fuels Greases and lubricants.

15 January 2026 Solid Waste Management 3 min read

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Commercial Waste

How do I dispose of my commercial waste? SWM does not provide waste management services to businesses in Bermuda or to households and businesses within the City of Hamilton (COH). The COH operates a waste and recycling collection service for both households and businesses details of which can be found at www.cityofhamilton.bm . Businesses with trucks may bring their waste to an appropriate disposal facility and pay a charge to dispose of their waste items and materials. To set up an account for.

15 January 2026 Solid Waste Management 5 min read

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Public Drop Off

What waste is accepted at the public drop off? The following waste items and materials can be taken to the Tynes Bay public drop off: Acids & adhesives Air conditioners and ducts Batteries – household. car and boat Building & construction materials Carpets Cleaning chemicals Cooking oil Couches Electronic items Fire extinguishers Fluorescent Tubes and CFL bulbs General household rubbish Household chemicals (weed killer, pesticides) Mattresses Motor oils, fluids, and cleaners Paint & thinners...

14 January 2026 Solid Waste Management 1 min read

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Compostable Material

What is a compostable material? Compostable waste includes: Grass Unwanted flowers and plants Hedge and tree cuttings Twigs and braches Garden waste – public drop off The Marsh Folly Composting Facility has a public drop off area which is free to residents who would like to drop off compostable garden waste. The public drop off is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Compostable waste from commercial sources must be taken across the site weighbridge and on to the main compost disposal facility...

14 January 2026 Solid Waste Management 2 min read

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TAG Recycling

TAG = Tin, aluminium and glass Bermuda’s household recycling collection service collects: T in cans A luminium cans G lass jars and bottles What day is my TAG recycling collected? TAG is collected every other week (fortnightly) on Thursday in the west and on Friday in the east . Thursday - West : All areas of Sandys, Southampton, Warwick and Paget parishes and the following areas of Devonshire: Tee Street and Kent Avenue. Friday - East : All areas of St. George’s, Hamilton, Smith’s, Pembroke...

14 January 2026 Solid Waste Management 7 min read

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Household Waste Collections

What can I put out for collection? YES: All the items below are safe to place in your household waste bag. General household waste Paper, newspaper and cardboard Plastics – bottles, tubs, pots and trays Food waste Food and drink cartons – plastic lined Baby and adult diapers (please double bag before placing in your trash bag out of respect for your collection crew) NO: All the items below should not be placed in your household waste collections: Furniture and large bulky items – old...

13 January 2026 Solid Waste Management 1 min read

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Solid Waste Management

The Solid Waste Management (SWM) section provides the people of Bermuda with cost-effective waste management services that protect public health and safeguard the environment. These services are undertaken from key SWM facilities across the island including Marsh Folly Composting Facility (MFCF), Airport Waste Management Facility (AWMF), Sallyport Special Waste Facility and Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) based at the government quarry. Services: Information: Household Waste Collection: What..

13 January 2026 Solid Waste Management 2 min read

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Get an Extension of Spouse’s Employment Rights Certificate

Government Notice: Please be advised that the Department of Immigration is currently undertaking a project to improve our processes and services to the public. Some of the benefits that this project will deliver includes faster application turnaround time along with an improve customer communication channel. With this in mind, we crave your understanding and patience as we work to provide a first-class immigration service. Eligibility To apply, you must be a divorced spouse of a Bermudian with..

10 November 2020 Immigration 3 min read

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Bermuda Psychologists Council FAQ

Q: What is the BPC? A: The BPC stands for the Bermuda Psychologists Council. Members are nominated by current members of the BPC and the BPA. Appointments are determined by the Health Minister. The BPC typically is comprised of five members who “manage the professional competence and conduct in the practice of psychology in Bermuda” (Psychological Practitioners Act 2018). Q: What are the differences between the Bermuda Psychology Association and the Bermuda Psychologist Council? A: The Bermuda..

22 October 2020 Health Headquarters 15 min read

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Conducting Business in Bermuda

Local Companies A local company may apply to the Minister responsible for the Companies Act 1981 (the “Act”) for a licence to conduct business in Bermuda under section 114A of the Act (i.e. where Bermudian control is less than 60%). The issuance of such a licence is at the discretion of the Minister and may be for such duration and subject to such terms and conditions as the Minister may see fit to impose. When deciding whether or not to grant a licence, the Minister will be guided by whether...

22 October 2019 Registrar of Companies 6 min read

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Free Fitness in the Parks Kicks Off 20th August

The Department of Health is encouraging the public’s participation when it hosts its ‘Fitness in the Parks’ initiative, which kicks off on 20th August. The Department has partnered with local gyms to host this series of free lunch time exercise classes to be offered Monday – Friday from 12:30 – 1:15 PM through 14th September, 2018. Classes will be held in Victoria Park or Barr’s Bay Park. The weekly schedule of activities is as follows: MONDAYS: Zumba with Inspired Fitness at Victoria Park...

14 August 2018 Health 2 min read

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