[Durham INC] Durham's Summer Solid Waste Schedule Begins June 1

[Blalock, Amy]

CITY OF DURHAM

Office of Public Affairs

101 City Hall Plaza

Durham, NC 27701

 

 

News Release

 

For Details, Contact:

Amy Blalock

Sr. Public Affairs Specialist

(919) 560-4123 x 11253

(919) 475-7735 (cell)

Amy.Blalock at durhamnc.gov

 

For Immediate Release:  May 18, 2010

 

 

Durham Adjusts Solid Waste Collection Schedules for Summer Heat

Earlier Collection Schedule Effective June 1 Until September 30

 

DURHAM, N.C. - Summer in North Carolina means one thing for City of
Durham employees who work outside all day long - soaring temperatures
and the risk of heat-related injuries.

To combat the heat and its effect on employees, the City's Department of
Solid Waste Management is adjusting its solid waste, yard waste,
recycling, and bulky item collection schedules to begin earlier each
day.  Effective June 1 through September 30, the City is asking
residents to place their carts on the curb the night before their normal
pick-up day since work crews may start collections at 6 a.m.  

 

Solid waste collectors will make every effort to complete their regular
routes each day.  However, during times of extreme temperatures, that
may not be possible.  If a pick-up is missed on a residents' regular
collection day, they should leave their carts at the curb and contact
Durham One Call at (919) 560-1200 to report the missed pick-up.

 

About the Department of Solid Waste Management

The City of Durham's Department of Solid Waste Management promotes and
supports a high quality of life for the citizens of Durham by providing
comprehensive, responsive, environmentally-safe, efficient and
cost-effective solid waste collection, recycling and disposal programs.
Department services include roll-out cart collection, cart delivery and
repair service, dumpster collection, cardboard collection, yard waste
collection, waste reduction and recycling, bulky item pick-up, street
cleaning, and disposal services.  For more information, visit the City's
Web site at www.durhamnc.gov/departments/solid/. 

 

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