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> got a new galvanized steel can, even though the trash crew won’t empty it I don't understand this bit. Why wouldn't they empty it? It seems like metal bins w

> got a new galvanized steel can, even though the trash crew won’t empty it I don't understand this bit. Why wouldn't they empty it? It seems like metal bins would be a fine solution to rats chewing through them.

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ams6110 9y ago
The sanitation workers would actually have to lift and dump the can, which they are not allowed to do. The plastic bins can be dumped into the truck by a mechanism. This was adopted by cities to reduce workers compensation claims from injuries caused by lifting.
- idbehold 9y ago
  Can they not make metal bins that work with the same mechanism?
  - pmorici 9y ago
    You get what the city gives you. Metal would probably be more expensive in any case.