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Vernon businesses asked to clear snow and ice for waste collection

WM is urging businesses and property owners to help make garbage and recycling collection possible amid winter weather

With the snow flying in Vernon, waste management company WM is asking local businesses to help ensure garbage and recycling collection goes smoothly.

WM is asking business managers and owners, as well as property managers, to clear ice and snow from garbage and recycling containers so that crews can get to them.

“No one wants overflowing containers, especially during the winter,” said Matt Paden, WM Pacific Northwest B.C. operations director. “Unfortunately, snow and ice can make it impossible for WM drivers to provide service. To ensure regular collection, we are asking businesses and property managers to keep areas clear and safe.”

For information about WM services and schedule adjustments that may be necessary due to weather conditions, visit wmnorthwest.com.

WM has 4.5 million residential customers and 170,000 industrial and commercial customers across nine provinces in Canada.

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I started as a carrier at the age of 8. In 2019 graduated from the Master of Journalism program at Carleton University.
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