Dumpster fires can be extremely dangerous to both people and nearby buildings. Little can be done until firefighters arrive, but you do have the safe option of using a motorized dumpster mover, which can potentially save lives and property.
A Harrowing Dumpster Fire at Goodwill
Like most buildings with dumpsters, the headquarters of Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin kept their waste containers right next to the building. This past June, something went terribly wrong and flames broke out. The building had to be evacuated because the fire could have easily spread inside before long.
Thankfully, a trash collection truck arrived at the scene. The good Samaritan truck driver pushed the container into the parking lot and tipped the box over, so its flame-engulfed contents could be readily extinguished by emergency responders.
No injuries were reported from the fire. Yet imagine the frightening possibilities. The entire building could have been burnt to cinders before long.
Improve Safety with Dumpster Movers
In an ideal world, waste containers would always be clean and property managers would have total control over what kinds of trash can go into the dumpster. But there’s always a risk that someone will put flammable items in your trash. Then all it takes is a flicked cigarette butt or a still-warm match to stoke the fire.
The WasteCaddy dumpster tows from DJ Products can be used to reduce the risk of worker injury on a daily basis, and you can even potentially use them to push containers during an emergency situation. Contact us to learn more about how dumpster movers can help manage risk at your business.
