Businesses and residents in the City of Hamilton were reminded today that the last trash collection before the holiday weekend will take place at 5pm on Thursday.

Normal collection will resume on Monday.

The City said: “All garbage should be placed on the sidewalks or designated garbage areas by the time indicated in the refuse collection schedule which can be found at cityofhamilton.bm.

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

A reminder was issued to spectators of the Bermuda Day Parade to take their belongings and trash with them after the event.

Residents were also advised: “The City asks those members of the public who have used tape to mark spots — an action which is not endorsed by the City — to please remove it after the parade.

“The City also reminds the public that hot coals or any type of barbecue or similar implement for cooking food are not permitted on City sidewalks.”

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment advised that the Bermuda Day holiday on May 23 means that household waste usually collected on Fridays will instead be collected on Saturday.

It added: “The Tynes Bay public drop-off will remain open on the 23rd from 9am until noon.

“The facility accepts all household waste, small metal waste, wooden items, tin, aluminium, glass bottles [TAG recyclables], waste paint, pesticides, used motor oil, fluorescent tubes, CFLs, and household and vehicle batteries.”