Don’t bag grass clippings destined for transfer station

Throughout the last month, multiple fires have started in trailers at the Bruce Transfer Station because of grass clippings being thrown away in garbage bags. The Adams County Public Works Solid Waste division is informing citizens about the dangers of throwing away bagged clippings in hopes of preventing any future fires.

The first fire occurred on Friday, July 13, and started in the back of a steel trailer. The trailer was unloaded onto the floor, but the fire reignited hours later.

Fires continued to be an issue throughout the weekend and bagged grass clippings were identified as the source...