Solid Waste Management | Government of Bermuda

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.

Key information with regards to SWM’s waste management services include:

Services:	Information:
Household Waste Collection:	What can I put out for collection? What day is my waste collected? How do I put my waste out for collection? Report an issue with my waste collections Report an issue with a bus stop bin FAQ’s – Waste collections
TAG Recycling:	TAG = Tin, aluminium and glass What day is my TAG recycling collected? How do I put my TAG recycling out for collection? TAG Recycling – Public Drop Off (Tynes Bay) Report an issue with my TAG recycling collection FAQ’s – TAG recycling
Compostable Material:	What is compostable material? Garden waste disposal Compost collection Marsh Folly Composting Facility Purchase a compost bin
Public Drop Off:	What waste is accepted at the public drop off? Who can use this facility? Hours of operation.
Commercial Waste	How do I dispose of my commercial waste? Burnable waste = Tynes Bay Non-burnable waste = AWMF Compostable waste = Marsh Folly Special/hazardous waste = Sallyport Commercial TAG recycling - MRF Construction & Demolition waste
Special (Hazardous) Waste	What are special or hazardous wastes? How did I correctly dispose of Special Waste? Asbestos waste Fats, oils and greases (FOG) Waste motor oil collections
Education & Enforcement	Report fly-tipping or illegal dumping Teacher’s guide to waste management Book a tour of Tynes Bay or the MRF SWM outreach work (lunch and learn) Rethink your lunchbox

Contact Information:

Ministry of Public Works and Environment

Department of Works and Engineering

Solid Waste Management Section

Ash Towers

Tynes Bay Waste to Energy Facility

Palmetto Road

Devonshire DV05

Send us an email = waste@gov.bm

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