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Recycling Guide
Mergers and AccqustionsOverflowing trash and recycling containers are not only unsightly but also potentially hazardous to Athens Services drivers, traffic, and the environment. They can also be a magnet for wild animals, insects, and bacteria.
Overflowing trash and recycling containers are not only unsightly but also potentially hazardous to Athens Services drivers, traffic, and the environment. They can also be a magnet for wild animals, insects, and bacteria.
A container is overfilled or overflowing when:
Get the Load Down
Here’s the skinny on overfilled containers: They can cause a lot of problems. An overfilled container creates a safety hazard for Athens drivers and others, especially in heavy traffic areas, if it is too heavy to move, or spills material when moved.
Overflowing waste can create an environmental hazard: materials can spill onto streets or make their way into waterways, contaminating the environment. Large buildups of trash can breed bacteria or attract insects and animals (like rats) that carry diseases. And they can create an eyesore in your neighborhood.
Problems that overfilled containers can cause include the following:
Try These Simple Solutions to Avoid Overfills
Fortunately, there are several easy ways to manage your waste so it doesn’t overflow. Tips to avoid overfilling your container include the following:
Athens’ number one goal is to protect your safety and the safety of drivers. So when you take out the trash and recycling, check to make sure you can close the lid; you’ll be glad you did.
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