Mr. Dennis Spencer recently became the head of garbage disposal. He presides over all waste disposals including the Pembroke, Airport and Sallyport Dumps.

"I make sure the dumps are running efficiently,'' said Mr. Spencer. "They should operate at reasonable costs and be as hygienic as possible.'' Mr. Spencer grew up in Bermuda and attended Whitney Institute as well as Bermuda College. Later he went to Gateshead Technical College in Newcastle, northern England where he studied auto engineering.

He considers his new office a great challenge. "I'm really enjoying it. And I'm familiar with a lot of the machinery because of my engineering background,'' he said.

Mr. Spencer hopes to be involved in the creation of the Marsh Folly recreational park, estimated to begin building in three years.

In the meantime, "I'm certainly finding that Bermuda has a great deal of garbage,'' said Mr. Spencer.

"Approximately 150 to 200 tons is collected every day,'' he said. "And sometimes it's more -- depending on the season.'' Mr. Spencer hasn't noticed a major cut in the amount of garbage brought in since recycling was implemented. "I still see plenty of tins, bottles and paper going to the dump every day.

"Bermuda is not fully educated to the idea of recycling yet. But hopefully we'll see a greater degree of recycling next year,'' he said.

"I recycle -- it's very important,'' he added.

DUMP CHIEF -- Mr. Dennis Spencer, head of garbage disposal, stands in front of the dump at Pembroke Marsh. The Ministry of Works and Engineering plan to close the dump shortly after the incinerator is established.