Trash collection scheduled for Friday has been moved to Saturday because of the Bermuda Day holiday.

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment said that recycling collection, which occurs on alternating weeks, would not be affected.

The next household recycling collection is set for May 28 in the west and on May 29 in the east.

The Tynes Bay Public Drop-Off will remain open on Friday from 9am until noon.

It will accept household waste, small metal waste, wooden items, recyclables, waste paint, pesticides, used motor oil, fluorescent tubes, fluorescent light bulbs and household and vehicle batteries.

The City of Hamilton also announced changes to the schedule for residents and businesses.

Normal garbage collection will take place for residents on May 21 while the last collection for businesses and bars only will be on the same day at 5pm.

Normal trash collection will resume on May 25.

A spokeswoman for 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 www.cityofhamilton.bm.

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

The spokeswoman also reminded Bermuda Day Parade spectators to take all their belongings and trash away with them after the event.

She said: “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 sidewalks.

“As part of this year’s Bermuda Day messaging, the City enlisted the talents of our town crier, Ed Christopher, for a fun proclamation featuring a Gen Z-inspired twist, encouraging residents to celebrate responsibly.

“Through playful messaging, the video highlights key parade guidelines along the parade route, including no drilling into sidewalks, no bulky furniture, no graffiti, no littering and no early tent set-up.”