Side-load sanitation trucks being tested

During the next several weeks, Sallisaw will test a side-load sanitation truck.

“The purpose of this test is to determine how a truck of this nature can operate on our city streets,” City Manager Keith Skelton says. “In order for us to have a good test of the truck, we are asking residents to pay attention to how they place their trash containers curbside.”

When placing containers curbside, follow these simple rules:

• Polycarts must be placed within two to three feet of the street with the lid opening facing the street (wheels facing away from the street)

•All trash must be bagged and must be contained in the container so that the lid can close properly.

No additional trash on top of or next to the container

•If there are two or more containers, they must be placed at least two feet apart

• Do not place containers next to fire hydrants or gas meters, or next to any obstructions such as parked cars or mailboxes

• As always, containers must be placed curbside by 6 a.m. on the scheduled day of collection