Waste Management Safety Tip – October: Teach kids that it’s okay to watch trash and recycling trucks from a safe distance of at least 15 feet and remind them not to play around or near carts. When teaching children to stay visible, a good reminder is: If they can’t see the driver’s eyes, they cannot be certain the driver is able to see them or their pets
Americans reportedly spend upwards of $3 billion on Halloween candy. That means a lot of candy wrapper waste. Please remember, candy wrappers belong in the trash not the recycling bin. The mixed material used to make these small flexible packages help keep the sweets inside fresh but render the wrappers not fit to recycle.