Local residents and city businesses were advised to take note of the garbage collection schedule in the lead up to the annual Cup Match holiday weekend.

A Government spokesperson said: “The Ministry of Public Works advises that due to the Cup Match holiday, household waste that would usually be collected on Thursday, July 28th and Friday, July 29th, will instead be collected on Saturday, July 30th.

“West-End recycling will be collected on Wednesday, July 27th, while East-End recycling will be collected on Saturday, July 30th. All other waste collection is unaffected by the holiday.

City of Hamilton

The City of Hamilton wishes to advise City businesses and residents that garbage collections will be scheduled on the following dates:

  • Wednesday, July 27th – Normal garbage collection will take place for Residents
  • Wednesday, Last collection will take place at 5pm for Businesses and Bars only
  • Thursday, July 28th and Friday, July 29th – No Garbage Collection
  • Saturday, July 30th, – Businesses, Bars and Restaurants only
  • Monday, August 1st – Normal garbage collection will resume for all

All garbage should be placed on the sidewalks or designated garbage areas by the times indicated in the Refuse Collection Schedule.

“Please do not place garbage out for collection unless a collection is scheduled for that day,” a spokesperson said.

“Residents may also use the public drop-off at the Tynes Bay facility for household waste during both days of Cup Match between 9am and noon. The main tipping hall at Tynes Bay will also be open during the holiday from 7:30am – 12pm.

“Visit www.gov.bm for more waste management information.”

A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton wishes to advise City businesses and residents that garbage collections will be scheduled on the following dates:

  • Wednesday, July 27th – Normal garbage collection will take place for Residents.
  • Wednesday, Last collection will take place at 5:00pm for Businesses and Bars only.
  • Thursday, July 28th and Friday, July 29th – No Garbage Collection
  • Saturday, July 30th, – Businesses, Bars and Restaurants only.
  • Monday, August 1st – Normal garbage collection will resume for all.

“All garbage should be placed on the sidewalks or designated garbage areas by the times indicated in the Refuse Collection Schedule.

“Please do not place garbage out for collection unless a collection is scheduled for that day.”