Safety

Every year, there are approximately 6 million car accidents int he United States. Those accidents result in around 3 million injuries each year and more than 90 deaths every day. But it doesn’t have to be this way. According to the National Center for Statistics and Analysis, “speeding is one of the most prevalent factors … Read more

Slow Down to Get Around (SDTGA) is a national safety campaign to save lives. The campaign is gaining traction across the country with 25 states having passed SDTGA legislation requiring drivers to exercise caution and slow down when passing waste collection vehicles. Free Slow Down to Get Around Decals SWANA members can order up to … Read more

REPOST FROM ARWOOD WASTE As Dorian finally moves away from the Bahamas, the heartbreaking job of assessing the damages and loss has begun. Meanwhile, communities along the Atlantic prepare for Dorian to skirt much of the East Coast. While there is nothing we can do to influence the path of the storm, we can do … Read more

Slow Down to Get Around It sounds so simple, but many drivers fail to do it. When you’re driving behind a recycling or garbage truck performing curbside collection services, slow down. Leave a little extra space to accommodate frequent stops and slow down before passing. We understand drivers are often in a hurry. So many … Read more

A Campaign to Save Lives Slow Down to Get Around (SDTGA) is SWANA’s national safety campaign. The campaign reminds motorists to drive more carefully when near waste and recycling collection vehicles. By slowing down, drivers protect themselves, the waste and recycling collection workers and other motorists. Being struck by a motor vehicle is a leading … Read more