Roll-out Carts Dos and Dont's

The benefits of roll-out carts have been well documented based on hundreds of programs across North America. Roll-out carts provide a clean, safe, and efficient solution to the ever-demanding needs of solid waste/recyclables collection and government regulations.

BENEFITS:

· Cleanliness: Roll-out carts keep odors in and vermin and animals out. Greater stability and the attached lid mitigate spills, keeping your streets clean and aesthetically pleasing.

· User Friendly:
Roll-out carts contain many user-friendly features to make the disposal of household solid waste and recyclables a more pleasant task. The cart body has ample handle space for pushing and pulling. The lid has a large external handle area along the front of the cart, this not requiring touching the inside/underside of the lid when opening. The foot tilt area on the back of the cart and the large wheels promote ease of tilting and maneuvering.

· Efficiency:
With the demands on Warwick to continuously improve efficiencies, roll-out carts provide a method to collect household solid waste and recyclables in an efficient manner. Your cart will be collected using a fully automated system.

· Safety:
Since mechanical lifters are utilized in the dumping process, roll-out carts are needed to meet the ever increasing demands of safety regulations. Before mechanized collections systems, garbage collection was one of the most dangerous job occupations in North America.

Roll Out Cart Dos & Don’ts

DO
  • Follow all instructions on the cart.
  • Call your City if you have any questions about your cart.
  • Follow the instructions from the City on collection day.
  • Close lid before moving the cart.
  • Keep fingers and hands clear of cart when closing.
  • Clean out cart periodically with water.
  • Fill cart only when cart is in an upright position.


    DON’T
  • Overfill the cart – make sure lid closes completely.
  • Put hot coals or ashes in the cart.
  • Put hazardous waste, paint cans, solvent, or dead animals in the cart.
  • Store cart near heat or gas.
  • Move or tilt cart with lid open.
  • Drag the cart.
  • Play around the cart.
  • Sit or stand on top of the lid or cart body.

 

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