ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO – The City of Santa Fe is asking residents to avoid placing their blue recycling carts at the curb during high‑wind events, saying strong gusts can easily topple carts and scatter loose materials across neighborhoods. According to the Environmental Services Division, winds can blow carts onto their sides, allowing paper, bottles, and other recyclables to spread into streets and nearby yards. The city notes that this has become a recurring issue during seasonal wind patterns.
City officials say the recommended alternative is simple: if high winds are expected, residents should wait until their next regularly scheduled recycling pickup day to set their carts out. This avoids litter problems and reduces the need for cleanup crews to respond to wind‑related waste dispersion. Officials are making the request as part of efforts to keep neighborhoods clean during ongoing windy conditions.
The Environmental Services Division adds that any carts already placed outside should be secured or brought in promptly when wind advisories are issued. The city emphasizes that these small steps help prevent debris from entering roadways and storm drains, and they maintain safer, cleaner collection routes for sanitation crews. The advisory is part of a broader reminder on proper cart placement, including keeping lids closed, not overfilling carts, and maintaining space around bins for safe collection…