“Everyone should take personal responsibility for the sensible disposal of their waste and for preventing the spread of Covid-19, supported by existing government structures.”
This is in line with requests from some municipalities that communities sanitise bins put out for collection – both before and after collection.
The rationale behind this that waste collectors touch many bins in a day’s work, meaning that they are at greater risk of contracting Covid-19 from the multiple touch points that they encounter, and that if they have the virus, they can pass it on to many households.
“To disinfect your bin, you can use a regular hand sanitiser – 70% alcohol is recommended for Covid-19 – or you can use a household bleach.”