You can make the process of garbage and recycling pickup easier and safer for all concerned by remembering to do a few things when putting your bins at the end of your driveway. With another significant snowfall predicted for Friday in the area, service vehicles like garbage collecting trucks will be challenged by more than just slippery driving conditions.  The improper placement of waste containers by roadways can cause damage to vehicles and other safety concerns.  Steve Estes of GFL Environmental says the best way to prevent waste bins from falling into the street is to carefully space them and place them at ground level and not on snowbanks.  He suggests some tips for making the garbage pickup process better for everyone.

Overfilling garbage and recycling bins are another hazard that causes litter and road hazards for snow plows and other vehicles.  Estes adds that all waste containers should be placed curbside at least three-to-four feet away from your mailbox or other obstructions.