Residents are continuing to complain about trash pile-ups as Government remains silent on the condition of its malfunctioning garbage trucks.People from the East end, Warwick, Pembroke, Somerset and Devonshire have contacted The Royal Gazette to say waste was mounting.One resident in Devonshire Bay said bags had lain by the road for some days; another said there was uncollected trash in Astwood Cove on South Road, Warwick; another pointed to garbage in Mount Hill, Pembroke; Bermuda Democratic Alliance candidate Dueane Dill said it was piling up in St George's.The Ministry of Public Works has not responded to requests for an update on the four trucks which last week were said to be out of action due to mechanical faults, although a spokesman said collection was authorised on Saturday to deal with the backlog.BDA Public Works spokesman Mr Dill said: “It is unfortunate that at this time of the year, post-holiday, when there is likely to be a greater degree of garbage, collection has been halted.“What's perplexing is that there has been no information regarding the reason and likely timing of rectification.“There has been some indication of mechanical difficulties — but no indication of the magnitude of those difficulties. One must ask whether this is, as the situation with the ferries, the result of little or no maintenence planning.”Meanwhile, Works announced the Christmas tree collection dates have been put back to Wednesday next week in the East end, and the following Wednesday in the West end; they were initially due to be collected tomorrow and next week.People are urged to remove all tinsel, lights, ornaments and tree bags from their trees, with a spokesman saying: “This assistance will keep our staff safe from flying metal objects, protect valuable shredding equipment and allow the production of higher quality finished compost.”The Ministry advised the Marsh Folly Composting Facility accepts horticultural materials from households and commercial entities, producing free compost for residents and businesses.* Does this affect you? Email news@royalgazette.bm