You might remember a time during your childhood when garbage collection trucks were fascinating. There's something special about watching heavy machinery and the people who operate it, but it's important to remember how powerful and dangerous this equipment is. Southeast Waste Disposal, the waste management company of choice for Ozark, AL, and the surrounding Wiregrass area, wants to help you and your children stay safe around these vehicles at all times. 

As your kids spend more time playing outdoors, follow these tips to keep them safe on garbage collection days. 

• Pay Attention: The best advice you can give your children when they play outside applies well beyond the trash pickup period: Always be aware. Sometimes safety is as simple as keeping your eyes and ears open and paying attention to your surroundings. Know the sounds associated with garbage collection and stay out of the street while the team is doing their job. 
• Give Trucks Plenty of Space: Keep your distance from the trucks at all times, even when they are not moving. Stay at least 25 feet away from trucks so the crew can see you and your kids—and so no one is tempted to climb aboard.
• Keep Kids Away From Bins: Boxes offer endless playtime potential for kids, but that fun shouldn't extend to waste bins. Not only does this make for an unsanitary activity, but it’s also an unsafe place to play since garbage collection trucks have to tip the bins to empty them.

Kids and adults alike can still marvel at the demanding jobs their local waste removal pros perform on a regular basis—just remember to do so from a safe distance. Businesses in the Ozark area can count on Southeast Waste Disposal for commercial dumpsters, trash removal, and much more. Visit their website or call (334) 774-4158 for information about their garbage collection services.