EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — With strong winds in the forecast for the next couple of days, the City of El Paso Environmental Services Department (ESD) is asking residents to help reduce windblown trash by not rolling their recycling bins to the curb on high wind days.
On windy days, especially with wind gusts reaching over 40 mph, recycling bins, which hold loose recyclables can be tipped over, contributing to windblown trash. Recycling bins placed out on the curb on Monday, Feb. 26, for collection on Tuesday risk tipping over and spilling their contents, the City said in a news release.
HOW RESIDENTS CAN HELP:
Recyclables are lighter than trash. If your blue bin is less than half full wait until your next scheduled pick to take out your bin. If you roll your bins to the curb do not tape the lids shut as this will prevent the bin from being emptied.
Trash placed in gray bins should be bagged and is less likely to become windblown litter.
Schedule a trip to a Citizen Collection Station, the city’s trash drop-off sites, and the Greater El Paso Landfill on less windy day.
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