Fort Wayne urges patience as snow delays garbage collection

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — The City of Fort Wayne Solid Waste Department and GFL, its garbage and recycling contractor, have issued an advisory about garbage and recycling collection during winter weather.

Snow-covered and icy streets make it difficult for GFL trucks to maneuver. When trucks cannot access a street or alley, GFL requests the City of Fort Wayne Street Department to clear or salt the area for next-day collection. Residents are urged to be patient as services are coordinated.

Residents are also reminded to move cars into driveways during snow or ice forecasts to allow streets to be cleared. Parked cars on narrow streets can obstruct collection trucks…

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