Berrien County Road Department issued the following announcement on Jan 27.
Trash Bin Reminder & Tips:
-Do not place garbage cans in the street. It is recommended that garbage cans be placed at least 3 to 5 feet off from the shoulder of the road, in your driveway. Bins located properly are those placed out of the way of the snowplow or snow being pushed aside as a result of maintenance operations.
-Do not place garbage cans on top of snow piles. This placement might cause your garbage can to tip over and disburse along the road. Placement on uneven ground makes it difficult for garbage trucks to set empty bins down.
-Timing is everything. Getting up a bit early in the morning to handle this chore can avoid having garbage cans knocked over by strong winter winds or snowplows overnight.
-Retrieve your garbage or recycling bins soon after collection. Empty receptacles are vulnerable to winds and snow removal operations. Bins could cause a hazard if they fall into a roadway.
These tips can help make collection day safer and easier on both snowplow and garbage truck drivers.
You can also read our Snowplowing Policy (OP-7) online here: http://bcroad.org/…/View/4663/OP-7-Snow-Plowing-Policy-PDF
If you have any questions for the Road Department give us a call at 269-925-1196.
Original source can be found here.
