News & Updates

Man who tossed cat in Alpine Waste dumpster to get mental-health treatment

An Esquimalt man who put his sister’s cat in a crate and tossed it in a dumpster has agreed to take court-ordered treatment for his mental health. On Thursday, Ian Grant Donaldson, 60, pleaded guilty to failing to provide the necessities of life for the animal. Judge Christine Lowe suspended the passing of sentence and … Read more

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Front Load Garbage Truck Fire – Always Think Safety!

Cosumnes firefighters on Aug. 22 extinguished a fire that broke out in a Republic Services garbage truck in Elk Grove. The driver reportedly dumped the bags out of the truck right after seeing the fire. Cosumnes Fire Chief Mike McLaughlin told the Citizen that it’s difficult for his staff to determine the fire’s origin since … Read more

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Sarasota Yard Waste Collection: What You Need To Know

SARASOTA, FL — Sarasota’s Public Works Department is gearing up to collect residential yard waste starting early next month. Before collection begins, officials want to make sure residents know what it takes to make sure their yard waste gets hauled away from the curb. “We want residents to know they will see different work crews … Read more

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New Garbage Carts for Harrison County

Team Waste and the Harrison County Utility Authority started delivering new 96 gallon garbage cans around Harrison County earlier this week.   The Harrison County Utility Authority will deliver the garbage carts to approximately 40,000 residents across Harrison County until the service officially begins on October 1st. Each cart is equipped with HCUA logo and … Read more

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Safety Tuesday – Fatigued or Drowsy Driving

Slow Down to Get Around is a national safety campaign aimed at reminding motorists to drive carefully near waste and recycling collection vehicles. SWANA provides the Slow Down to Get Around Decals to SWANA members per request at no charge, sponsored by Heil Environmental, Waste and Recycling Workers Week and 3rd Eye, part of the … Read more

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Garbage Man, Victor Hurtado Saves 3-year-old Azle Boy

While Craig Hindle was unloading the groceries, Noah jumped back in the car, locked the door and accidentally took off the emergency brake. “Then all of a sudden the car started moving and I couldn’t understand why,” Hindle recalled. “I turned around, and I expected my son to be next to me and he wasn’t there. All of … Read more

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Safety Tuesday – 10yr National Safety Council Loss History

Safety Monday is a member-only weekly, one-page safety newsletter distributed by SWANA in partnership with the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA). Members can access the complete archive of Safety Monday on the Open Forum library. You will need to log in with your member account to access.

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Bears and Trash Cans

Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials, around this time of year, black bears try to eat up to 20,000 calories a day. They view garbage cans as an easy meal. When it comes to the Carabelle’s community’s garbage, they’re bearing down against their furry neighbors. In Franklin County, the black bears view a garbage can … Read more

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Safety Tuesday – Distracted Driving

One of the most Dangerous Distractions. Texting!

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Safety Tuesday – Promoting Safety To Employees and Parents

Promoting Safety To Employees & Parents

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