Building a Garbage Stand
Refuse collectors would rather residents not build garbage enclosures. Enclosures can sometimes impede their progress. Collection on front streets, for example, where there are no enclosures, is much more efficient than it is in lanes. Many residents, however, prefer to have enclosures, usually to deter stray animals from making a mess of things.
The following describes a collector-friendly garbage stand:
Access
The cans should be accessed from the front side, not the top. This is very important. It is very difficult and unsafe for a collector to lift a full garbage can out the top of a stand. It is much easier for them to pull it straight out the front side toward their bodies.
Size
Large enough to accommodate your garbage cans, yard waste in the summer, and your Blue Bags.
Height
The floor of the stand should be about 12" off the ground.
Latches
If it has doors, they should be hinged on the sides, not the top. Also, the latches should be operable while wearing big mittens or gloves.
Visibility
Please let your stand be seen. Thoroughly camouflaging it in a fence can result in missed collection.
For more information:
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