Talking Trash

Thursday, March 03, 2011

How to keep your trash can lid from blowing away

February 2011 included some super-windy days.  The spring months are sure to bring some more gusty days with them.

I sent out a recycling tip for windy days in our Presidents' Day holiday reminder email.  That same afternoon, subscriber Ron wrote back with a tip of his own:

Re your tips for windy days and trash can lids being blown around the neighborhood.

Several years ago I tied my lid to the body of the trash can with a 24 inch length of thin nylon rope.

I have never had to chase down a missing lid since then, including during this past week's strong winds.

You drill a hole in the side of the trash can close to the top; place one end of the rope through that hole and secure it with a knot. The other end of the rope goes through a similar hole in the lid with a knot.

The collection workers don't have a problem emptying the container.

So, it seems to be a win/win situation.

Ron even supplied this photo of his attached lid:

Thank you, Ron! This is indeed a winning solution! 

What tips make recycling and trash disposal easier for you?  Send them to us, and we'll be happy to share them.

-- posted by Susanne

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