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Pike County pauses garbage pickups during icy conditions, cites worker safety
Summary
Pike County leaders temporarily suspended solid-waste collection during recent icy weather and limited road operations, saying employee safety and public safety required the pause.
Pike County Judge Jones said the county suspended solid-waste collection during a recent period of black ice and heavy snow, citing concern for employee safety and public safety.
Judge Jones told the fiscal court that crews were pulled back when conditions became too hazardous and said, “we would not run Pike County Solid Waste.” He framed the decision as: “I will not jeopardize 1 person's life to pick up garbage.”
The judge and several commissioners described road crews…
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