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When was the last time you gave a thought to your garbage man? Sure, their truck might have woken you up the last time you tried to sleep in but have you thought about their daily work routine? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics those garbage collectors top the list of the country’s most dangerous jobs. That puts them right up there with first responders. The Houston County Safety Director is well aware of this problem pointing out at least nine injuries caused to sanitation workers because of the “improper disposal of items, such as broken glass and hazardous materials being placed in garbage bags.”
Here in Houston the Safety Council has put out some recommendations for residents to help support the municipal garbage collects. First of all, it’s important that folks stick to the 40-pound weight limit per garbage can. This doesn’t mean you have to weigh your garbage every week but you can certainly tell when you’ve hit forty pounds or more. You should also take note of those cans filling up with rainwater which make them even heavier. The other big hazard is broken glass. Whether it’s a dish or light bulb, those fragments can easily rip through any garbage bag. The recommendation is to put broken glass items into a cardboard box before throwing them into the garbage.
There is also a list provided by the Houston County Sanitation Department of items that should never be thrown out for the weekly pickup. These would include things like household furnishings, carpet, remodeling debris, appliances and tires. So, what happens when you’ve got to toss out those things? All you need to do is call Junk King Houston and schedule a pickup appointment.
Junk King is a company which takes the hassle out of removing oversized or bulky items from your property. It might not seem like you need an “expert” for junk removal but why take the chance of hiring someone who isn’t certified to do business or is insured? With Junk King you’ll be getting very capable workers to supervise for your junk removal project. They’ll also be providing the truck to cart away whatever you want to get rid of. This means no lifting for you, no driving for hours to find the proper dumpsite and no truck rental fees. In fact, all you’ll be paying for is the amount of space your junk will take up on the JK truck. Give your garbage men a break and let Junk King Houston handle the heavy stuff. Call today to find out how Junk King can help clean up your place.
