An abundance of garbage as a result of the Cup Match holiday has caused delays in trash collection in areas across the Island, according to the Ministry of Public Works.

A Ministry spokesman yesterday apologised for the delays, explaining that Collection staff are in the process of working through the backlog built up over the last week.

“In the meantime, the Ministry advises residents to either re-bag their garbage or bring their garbage to the Tynes Bay Public Drop Off Facility on Palmetto Road, Devonshire for proper disposal,” the spokesman said.

“In addition, residents are advised to use disinfectant that may be purchased from a local store to mitigate unsanitary conditions until the garbage is collected.”