As the mercury continues to soar in Raleigh, the City’s essential services are feeling the heat too. In a recent announcement, the City of Raleigh has informed residents that garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection could face delays due to the high heat index. It is a straightforward acknowledgment of the reality that even the most fundamental routines are vulnerable to the whims of our increasingly unpredictable climate.
In a bid to manage expectations and mitigate undue inconvenience, the City of Raleigh has urged customers to simply leave their bins by the curb until they are serviced. Moreover, there will be no “warnings or fines during this period” a move which shows an understanding that people are doing their best to cope with the extreme weather conditions. Raleigh residents can stay informed by using the Raleigh Reuse Web Tool or by downloading the Raleigh Reuse App from Google Play or the Apple App Store, ensuring they are up to date on service changes specific to their address…