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Solid Waste Management Division - Garbage Truck Safety
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Did you know...
A garbage truck can weigh 25 tons, about the weight of five elephants.

A garbage truck tires are as tall as the average five-year-old.

IF YOU CAN'T SEE THE DRIVER - HE/SHE CAN'T SEE YOU!
Always stay away from garbage trucks.

Always keep your hands and body away from the trucks.

Always ride your bikes away from the trucks.

Always play away from the truck.

Always keep your pets away from garbage trucks at all times.

Always wave "hello" when you see a City of Lakeland garbage truck.

Share this information with your friends and family.


Help Keep Everyone Safe!

If you have any questions, please call the Solid Waste Management Division at (863) 834-8773.

Hold Harmless Agreement for Claw Trucks
A hold harmless agreement can now be downloaded in PDF format here.