WM Trash and Recycling Reminders – WM Trash and Recycling Reminders – City of Mishawaka Trash Pickup and Recyclables | City of Mishawaka Please know that you must leave your trash and recycling at the curb either the night before or before 6:00am! Keep Bins Clear: Please ensure all bins are placed at least 3 feet away from cars, other bins, and any other objects. This helps our crews collect trash and recycling efficiently and safely.  Please do not place the WM bins on the other side of cars where that arms of the truck cannot reach them!      

Air Quality Action Day – Ozone

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has declared that tomorrow July 27th is an Air Quality Action Day statewide for Ozone.

IDEM is forecasting high ozone levels due to a significant increase in temperatures across the state and a continued air mass from Canadian wildfires.

Ozone

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Children, the elderly, and anyone with heart or lung conditions should reduce or avoid exertion and heavy work outdoors. Ozone near the ground is a lung irritant that can cause coughing and breathing difficulties for sensitive populations

Particulate Matter (PM 2.5)

Moderate

Do your part to help clean the air by taking action!

  1. Carpool or use public transportation
  2. Avoid using gas-powered equipment
  3. Turn off engines instead of idling
  4. Do not burn trash or other debris
  5. Conserve energy by setting air conditioning to a higher setting

 

For more information about actions you can take, visit the Clean Air Michiana website. If you have questions, contact MACOG at 574-287-1829 or macogdir@macog.com.

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