We are seeing construction utility boxes being used as enclosures for trash. While we appreciate that some customers are purchasing these utility boxes with the best intentions of addressing wildlife issues, utility boxes are not designed to be used as garbage enclosures.
- They do not hold 32 or 45 gallon trash cans.
- Are not effective in preventing animal access
- Require special service by collection personnel
- Do not meet requirements for approved bear resistant garbage can enclosures or safety approved dumpsters
We are not able to empty these utility boxes with our equipment and our employees are not able to unload them by hand. Trying to unload them will lead to damage to the utility box and/or injury to our employees. We will no longer service these boxes as of January 1, 2019.