The City of Saint John wants residents to assist them with the introduction of new technology for compost and garbage collection.
Garbage and compost collection operators will be using Helping Hand automated arm technology.
Two new trucks are equipped with this technology and two more will join the fleet soon.
The automated arm picks up garbage or compost carts and disposes the contents into the truck, saving time and protecting operators from injury.
City’s Garbage and Compost Collection Operators Get a Helping Hand https://t.co/dbxoX41PiI
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To ensure the arm is being used effectively, operators are asking solid waste customers to correctly position their compost carts and garbage carts.
Individual residents can help by placing the cart at the edge of their driveways with the wheels facing the house.
The lid must be closed but not secured.
The cart must be at least an arm’s length away from other objects like garbage bags or vehicles.
