Thursday, January 19, 2012

At what time and how to get the garbage out

The waste pickup benefits all of us; this way, the city stays cleaner, and we also avoid having rodent friends or funny smells near our home. For this reasons, it is necessary that all of us fulfills with our duties so that everything works as it should.

Waste pickup is done from Sunday to Fridays in Buenos Aires, i.e. on Saturdays there is no picking up, so you should not take the garbage out.

The time to take the garbage out is from 8 pm to 9 pm. Should you forget to do so, do not take it out, unless you see the waste truck has not gone through your block yet. So, if there is no waste in your block, keep the garbage bag inside your house.

According to Law, if you are found taking out the trash out of the corresponding time schedule, you can receive a fine that goes from $50 to $500 argentine pesos.

On the other hand, in many places of the city, you may find big containers where you can deposit your garbage at any time of the day. You should check carefully, since there are two types of containers: recyclable and non recyclable, this way you can separate your waste. Of course, you shouldn’t through garbage on the streets; there are many bins around the city where you can through it.

Moreover, besides having to stick to the corresponding time schedule, there are some things you should know about taking the garbage out: Use plastic bags, or any waterproof material that prevents the liquids from licking, and; if you have any glasses or sharp items, rap them in newspaper, or similar, in order no one gets hurt.

Another tip, remember that if there is a weather alert, you shouldn’t take the garbage out either, since the drainages can block.

As you can see, there are simple steps to follow, in order to make the city cleaner and better organized.