Non-standard trash carts have been an ongoing safety concern. Many of these containers are rusted, rotted, or damaged, making them unsafe and posing a serious risk of injury to residents and workers, especially when filled with water or heavy waste.
By using standardized trash carts, residents can protect themselves from potential injury while also supporting faster, safer, and more efficient trash collection.
Residents are urged to switch to 64-gallon standarized trash carts that meets VIWMA’s safety guidelines.
To ensure proper House-to-House collection:
- Secure approved standardized trash carts (2 cart limit per household)
- Keep trash carts clean
- Tie and secure bags to prevent spills
- Ensure the trash cart lid can be fully closed
For more information, contact the Solid Waste Division at 340-712-4959 or email communications@viwma.org.
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