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Snow Removal Safety

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With the recent heavy snowfall, ensuring that your carts and containers and areas around your waste and recycling containers are clear of any snow or ice is crucial when it comes to receiving safe and efficient service during the winter. Be sure to follow these guidelines below to ensure quick and safe service this winter:

  • Make a clear path so that the drivers can easily access your containers
  • Remove all snow and ice from around the containers wheels
  • Ensure that the containers’ lids are left with as little snow as possible
  • Salt the area around the container to remove any ice

Following these tips and removing any snow or ice from on or around your carts can help ensure the safety of our drivers as well as reliable waste and recycling collection even with the snow fall.

Super Bowl Safety During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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This weekend is Super Bowl Sunday, which is normally a great time to get together with friends and family. This year, Super Bowl Sunday will have to be different due to COVID-19. Utilize the tips below to stay safe this Super Bowl weekend.

Watch the game at home with the people in your household

It may be tempting to go to your friend’s or family’s home to watch the game or to go out to a sports bar or restaurant, but right now it is still risky to do that during the pandemic. You can always have a virtual watch party with your friends and family.

Buy food for the game ahead of time

If you plan on making food for the game be sure to go shopping during off-peak hours to avoid large crowds at the grocery store. Or you can also consider doing contactless delivery or curbside pickup at some of your favorite restaurants to watch the big game.

If you do go out to watch the game somewhere else, consider quarantining for at least a week, if possible

If you attend a Super Bowl watch party or go out to watch the game, be sure to wear a mask, social distance from others and wash your hands frequently. After going out to watch the game, try to quarantine and monitor how you are feeling for COVID-19 symptoms for at least a week or two. If you start to have symptoms, get tested for COVID-19.

If you are feeling sick, stay home

Staying home is the safest way to protect yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19. If you have any symptoms of COVID-19, be sure to stay home out of precaution and to help minimize any possible spread of the virus.
Following these tips can help keep you, your loved ones and others safe during the pandemic while still being able to have a fun time watching the Super Bowl. Remember that our actions impact others and are crucial in mitigating the spread of COVID-19. For more up-to-date information on COVID-19, visit the CDC’s website.

Trash Talk Work From Home Edition Volume 26

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With Valentine’s Day and Super Bowl coming up, be sure to keep safety at the forefront of your actions this month. Following the CDC’s guidelines is still crucial as we continue to strive to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Utilize these fun tips below to celebrate Valentine’s Day and Super Bowl Sunday safely this year.

HOW TO CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY THIS YEAR

Valentine’s Day will look different this year but that shouldn’t stop you from celebrating it. There are many ways that Valentine’s Day can still be festive! Click any of the below links to see how you can celebrate the day this year!

HOW TO SAFELY PARTICIPATE IN SUPER BOWL SUNDAY

Who doesn’t love Sunday night football? With the excitement of the Super Bowl, make sure you are being safe and following the guidelines on how to enjoy the night with friends or family. Click any of the below links to learn how to celebrate this year!

TRASH TALK WORK FROM HOME EDITION VOLUME 24

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The holiday season is here! The holidays will be different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that does not mean that you still cannot celebrate the holidays safely. This month’s newsletter is all about safety and the holidays during the pandemic. Utilize the tips and newsletter below to have a safe holiday season this year. Click the links below or go through the newsletter for CDC’s recommendations on holiday safety.

Holiday safety guidelines from the CDC during the COVID-19 pandemic

Ways to celebrate the holidays safely

Thanksgiving Safety with COVID-19 in Mind

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Thanksgiving is one week away!

This year, Thanksgiving may be different due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are still plenty of ways to celebrate safely.

Keeping ourselves, our loved ones and others safe comes first but you can still have a memorable Thanksgiving even with the pandemic. Utilize the tips below from the CDC to have a safe and happy Thanksgiving this year.

  • Have a small dinner with only people in your household
  • Have a virtual dinner with your extended family and friends
  • Prepare food for family and friends and deliver it to them, without face-to-face contact
  • If you are hosting a small gathering, follow the CDC’s guidelines for hosting gatherings
  • Go shopping in off-peak hours or online in preparation for Thanksgiving
  • Avoid the crowds for Black Friday and just participate in Cyber Monday
  • If you plan on traveling, follow your state’s guidelines (Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Iowa)
  • If you are feeling sick, stay home

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday and remember to #LiveSafety!

How Masks Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19

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COVID-19 is mostly spread by close contact with other people, which is why wearing a mask and social distancing is important.
When people with COVID-19 cough, sneeze, sing, talk, or breathe they produce respiratory droplets. These droplets can range in size from larger droplets to smaller droplets. Small droplets can form particles when they dry very quickly in the airstream and larger droplets fall out of the air due to gravity. Infections occur mainly through exposure to respiratory droplets when a person is in close contact with someone who has COVID-19. Wearing a mask and social distancing can help decrease the spread of these respiratory droplets to other people or to the airstream.
Wearing a mask over your nose and mouth and staying at least six feet apart from others help reduce your chances of getting COVID-19 or unknowingly spreading the virus to others, especially if you are asymptomatic. If you are sick, stay home and isolate from others unless you are seeking medical attention.
To learn more about how the COVID-19 virus spreads and why wearing a mask properly and social distancing is important, visit the CDC website for more information.

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Social Distancing Tips

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While social distancing is still a new concept for us, it is important for us to follow the guidelines set forth by the CDC to help reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Utilize these tips from the CDC to help with social distancing when out in public.

  • Visit grocery stores during off-peak hours or use curbside pick-up and other delivery services to reduce face-to-face contact with others.
  • Limit gatherings to a smaller amount of people so that staying at least six feet apart is possible.
  • Always wear a mask when in a public and crowded area where social distancing may be difficult.
  • Find other ways to stay connected and social such as thorough social media or through an outdoor gathering with a lot of space to social distance.
  • If you are feeling sick, especially with COVID-19 symptoms, stay home and do not go to public places. Get tested for COVID-19 as soon as possible and stay home until you receive negative test results.

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How to Protect Yourself and Others During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Now more than ever, we all need to do everything we can to help protect ourselves and others during the pandemic and flu season.

Following the guidelines set forth by the CDC can help minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Remembering to keep safety at the forefront of all of your actions is crucial to keeping yourself, your loved ones and your LRS family safe during the pandemic.

Utilize the tips below to help do your part in beating the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds
  • Avoid touching your nose, mouth and eyes
  • Maintain a six-foot social distance from yourself and others
  • Monitor how you are feeling
  • If you are feeling sick, stay home-remember to call your manager
  • Watch for fever, cough, shortness of breath and other COVID-19 symptoms 
  • If you or a member of your household are being tested for COVID-19, stay home until you receive the test results 
  • If you have been in close contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19, stay home and contact your medical provider for guidance on your testing needs
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily

For more tips on how to stay safe during the pandemic, visit the CDC website.

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Understanding Your Symptoms

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With the COVID-19 pandemic and flu season going on, there may be confusion on whether the symptoms you are experiencing are cold-related, flu-related or COVID-19. During the pandemic especially, it is important to stay home if you are feeling sick and to get tested for COVID-19 if you are experiencing any symptoms or spent time with someone who tested positive. Learn about your symptoms below based on research from the CDC (www.cdc.gov).

COVID-19 vs Flu vs Common Cold Symptoms

Cold: Symptoms appear gradually and are usually milder than symptoms of the flu and COVID-19.

Flu: Symptoms appear abruptly and are usually milder than COVID-19 symptoms.

COVID-19: Symptoms seem to cause more serious illnesses in some people, but some people can also not have any symptoms. Typically, a person develops symptoms several days after being infected; symptoms can appear 2-14 days after exposure.

Cold

  • Cough
  • Sore throat
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Fatigue
  • Sneezing

Flu

  • Cough
  • Sore throat
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Fatigue
  • Fever or feeling feverish/chills
  • Headaches
  • Diarrhea (usually with children)
  • Nausea or vomiting (usually with children)

COVID-19

  • Cough
  • Sore throat
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Fatigue
  • Fever or feeling feverish/chills
  • Headaches
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Shortness of breath
  • Difficulty breathing
  • New loss of taste or smell

Common Cold, Flu and COVID-19 Symptoms

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As the pandemic continues, it is up to all of us to keep safety at the forefront of all of our actions. This includes ensuring that we all do everything we can to not spread the COVID-19 virus. With the addition of flu season, this fall and winter can be a dangerous time for our country. However, we can all do our part to stay healthy and keep our loved ones safe by learning the similarities and differences of the flu, COVID-19 and the common cold in case we have any symptoms at any point in time. Now more than ever, it is important to stay home if you are feeling sick to help keep our LRS family safe as well. Learn the symptoms of the flu, common cold and COVID-19 below to help monitor your own health.

Cold

Symptoms: Symptoms appear gradually and are usually milder than symptoms of the flu and COVID-19.

  • Body aches
  • Fatigue
  • Cough
  • Sneezing
  • Stuffy nose
  • Sore throat

Treatment: Most people recover on their own within two weeks. Over-the-counter products and home remedies can help control symptoms.

Flu

Symptoms: Symptoms appear abruptly and are usually milder than COVID-19 symptoms.

  • Fever or feeling feverish/chills
  • Cough
  • Sore throat
  • Runny or stuffy nose
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Headaches
  • Fatigue
  • Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, but this is more common in children

Treatment: If you get sick with flu, antiviral drugs may be a treatment option. When used for treatment, antiviral drugs can lessen symptoms and shorten the time you are sick by 1 or 2 days. Getting a flu shot annually can help reduce your chances of getting the flu.

COVID-19

Symptoms: Symptoms seem to cause more serious illnesses in some people, but some people can also be asymptomatic and not have any symptoms. Typically, a person develops symptoms 5 days after being infected, but symptoms can appear as early as 2 days after infection or as late as 14 days after infection, and the time range can vary.

  • Fever or chills
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Headache
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Sore throat
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea

Treatment: There is currently not a vaccine for COVID-19. Most people do not need medical care for their symptoms. It is important to stay home, rest and stay hydrated if you have COVID-19 symptoms. Over the counter medication can help reduce the impact of symptoms.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms stay home and get tested for COVID-19. Do not come to work until after you receive a negative COVID-19 test result to help keep our LRS family safe. Utilize the tips from the CDC to help protect yourself and loved ones from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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