Oswego Coronavirus Update: If You're Sick, Don't Recycle

OSWEGO, IL — If you or anyone in your household is feeling sick, throw your recyclables in the trash. That's the new mandate from the village of Oswego and its sanitation provider, Groot Waste Management. The order comes as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Kendall County continues to grow, and is meant to try and prevent unintentional spread of the virus via recyclable materials.

"If anybody in your home is showing symptoms of COVID-19, including a cough, fever, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing, do not throw your recyclable waste in the recycling bin," an announcement from Groot said. "Bag your recyclables and throw them in the regular trash. This is to reduce the possibility of spreading illness to workers who hand-sort recyclables."

According to the World Health Organization, coronavirus can survive on inorganic surfaces for anywhere from several hours to several days.

Recycling is still allowed for households whose every member is healthy and showing no symptoms associated with coronavirus infection.

For more information Groot's services and policies amid the coronavirus crisis, visit the company's Oswego webpage or contact the company via email.

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