4 ways to help snow removers get the job done right

Thanks in part to the size of their tractors, snow removal service employees need your help to ensure that they’re able to do their job. Here are four things you can do to make certain you get the service you deserve.

1. Keep your driveway clear
Make sure your driveway is free of clutter. Shovels, sleds, hockey equipment and other winter accessories can prevent snow removers from clearing your driveway and may even damage their equipment.

2. Be careful where you leave your bins
Trash, recycling and compost bins should be removed from your driveway as soon as they’ve been emptied. Avoid leaving them in areas where snowbanks are likely to form. If you can’t keep them out of the way entirely, try to position them so they won’t be an encumbrance.

3. Move your vehicle
If possible, park your vehicle at least 10 feet away from your driveway so the plow can remove snow from it without having to maneuver around your car.

4. Remove ice
If your driveway is icy, you should use ice melting products or abrasives. Doing so will reduce the risk that you or someone else will slip and fall. It’ll also prevent the snowplow from sliding on the ice and potentially losing control. This is especially important if your driveway is sloped.

Snow removal service employees do their best to ensure your driveway is kept free of snow. This winter, help them help you by doing your part.