• Bag all of your trash. This reduces employee exposure to items like used tissues and other personal hygiene products.
• Place trash at the curb the night before scheduled service.
• Continue to place recycling in your bin loose. Ensure only the correct items are placed in recycling containers. Remember items like trash bags and grocery bags, tissues, napkins and paper cups are not accepted.
• Properly dispose of medical sharps. Medical sharps used to administer medication to individuals or pets should be placed in a rigid plastic container, clearly marked "Sharps", sealed shut and placed in trash.
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