Winter is upon us, and with it comes the joys of snowball fights, sledding, and...snow emergencies. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with tips to keep your garbage collection running smoothly while avoiding the wrath of snowplows and city ordinances.
Know Your Snow Emergency Rules
Ever read something like this? “Any motor vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer, or other personal property in and upon any highway, street, alley, public parking...” Each town puts its own local flavor on it, so do yourself a favor and check your city’s snow emergency rules. Long story short? Get your stuff off the street before the snowplows turn it into an unintentional snow sculpture.
To make life easier, we’ve pulled together a handy list of local snow emergency pages so you’re always in the know. One click and boom—you’re a winter pro (or at least less likely to get towed).
Snow Cart Placement: Avoid a Winter Wipeout
Let’s talk about your carts—because nothing kills your winter vibe faster than a toppled trash can. Follow these simple tips to avoid cart chaos:
1. Dig Out a Spot
Shovel your driveway? Check. Dig a special little spot for your cart? Double-check. Leave about 18 inches of clearance on all sides so our truck’s arms can grab, empty, and return your cart without crashing into a snowbank like an out-of-control sled.
2. Avoid Snow Piles
Putting your cart on top of a snow pile might seem clever, but gravity and wind can quickly turn it into a cart catastrophe. Keep it grounded to avoid spills and messy driveways—your neighbors will thank you! Plus, we’d rather not have our drivers scaling snow mountains like they’re on a hike.
3. Keep Carts Off the Street
Pro tip: Carts don’t belong in the street. They’re like bad houseguests—they’ll block plows, annoy drivers, and generally cause chaos. Keep them behind the curb where they’re safe, sound, and out of the way.
4. Think Ahead
Winter cart placement isn’t just for snowy days. Once the snow melts, clear streets help with spring street sweeping, too.
Stay in the Loop
Winter loves to keep us guessing, but Sweetman Sanitation is here to help you roll with it—literally. Follow us on social media for real-time updates on collection schedules and weather changes. Whether it’s sunshine or snowstorms, we’re ready to handle your garbage like the trash-loving heroes we are. Just do it now before you get distracted, find us on Facebook or Instagram.
Seriously, thanks for letting us be your go-to garbage crew. We’re proud to serve our neighbors and make sure everything from trash day to snow emergencies is a little less stressful. So, grab your shovel, check those snow emergency rules, and let’s tackle winter like champs. Got a funny cart placement story? Share it with us! Around here, even garbage deserves a good laugh.