The City of Hamilton has thanked residents and businesses for their patience in the wake of today’s island-wide work stoppage.

In a statement released this morning the Corporation said services had been delayed, but revealed that staff were taking on the job of trash collection.

“Sanitation is the most obvious service impacted to date as this morning’s early garbage pickup was postponed due to industrial action,” a spokeswoman said.

“Other city staff are now on the job collecting trash. Other services will be on skeleton crew until further notice.”

Meanwhile the Ministry of Public Works confirmed that due to industrial action there will be no trash collection today.

The Marsh Folly composting site and Airport Disposal Site are not operating today. However, Tyne’s Bay drop-off will be open as normal.

The Government Quarry and Prospect Depot will also not be operating today.