Winter trash can care in Utah
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A Salt Lake Valley winter brings its own trash can headaches: frozen lids, waste stuck to the bottom, and driveways too icy to safely haul a can down. Here is how to manage it.
Frozen lids and stuck waste
Bagging every bag and avoiding loose liquids keeps waste from freezing to the bottom of the can. A little cardboard or a few wood shavings in the base can help absorb moisture so nothing freezes solid before pickup.
Icy driveways and safe hauling
A long or sloped driveway covered in ice is where most winter slips happen. This is when a valet service earns its keep, moving the cans to the curb and back so no one has to risk the ice. If you haul your own, clear a path and go slow.