June 9, 2023 – Sandbag Disposal, Tick Season Info, Community Noxious Weeds Tour & Road Construction

Today we cover… Proper sandbag disposal Tick Season Info. Upcoming Community Noxious Weeds Tour Road Construction Projects Sandbag Disposal Up first, we just wanted to give one more reminder about how best to dispose of your sandbags when the time comes… Once acquired, sandbags are your responsibility, including proper disposal. Summit County does not offer sandbag pickup or individual disposal. Residents who live within city limits can contact their municipality to see if they offer disposal options. Residents who are physically unable to dispose of their sandbags can request help from the Sandbag Samaritan volunteer list by emailing pio@summitcounty.org. Be aware that sunlight quickly degrades bags. Do not dump sandbags in rivers, creeks, streams, canals, ditches, roadway gutters, storm drain inlets, or anywhere but your property. Basic safety precautions, such as wearing gloves, long pants, and long sleeves, are also encouraged when disposing of bags and sand. Suggested disposal options include: reusing sandbags on your personal property or disposing in landfills and trash receptacles. If you do plan on using your curbside bin to dispose of sandbags, please only dispose *one bag at a time* and do not place multiple bags on the curb for pickup.  Sand or sandbags that have been in contact with flood water specifically should not be reused in ways that involve direct, regular, human contact, such as sandboxes or playgrounds.  If you believe your sandbags may have come in contact with sewage, fuels, or other non-household chemicals, contact Summit County Environmental Health at 435-333-1502. As always, you can stay up to date on all things sandbags and flooding at summitcounty.org/flooding.  Tick Season Spring has sprung in Utah which means ticks are back. Stay vigilant and informed to help protect yourself from these tiny, but troublesome creatures. Our first tick tip for the season is to avoid grassy, bushy and sage-brushy areas along edges of woodlands and fields through mid-July. For tick prevention information, please visit summitcountyhealth.org/ticks.  US Marshall Confirmation   Up next, we just wanted to wish Justin Martinez a massive congratulations. Earlier this week, he was confirmed by the US Senate to be U.S. Marshal for the District of Utah. Justin is a