Firework hazards: From dumpster fires to melted cans, Lincoln trash haulers have seen it all

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Fourth of July festivities pose a bit of trouble for Lincoln garbage collectors.

Uribe Refuse shared photos of melted trash cans and damage caused by fireworks.

“Fireworks are so dangerous,” said Josh Leavell, a garbageman of seven years. “I’ve seen totes melted to the ground, I’ve seen dumpster fires from fireworks, I’ve had a fire in the hopper before.”…

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