New Oak Ridge garbage trucks pick up trash bins with mechanical arm
Residents in Oak Ridge can see the new trucks in action on Monday, cruising through the Secret City with large, mechanical grabbers resembling robot arms. Author: WBIR Staff Updated: 4:09 PM EDT July 2, 2021
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. Oak Ridge is where some of the country s most significant technological advancements were made. It s where a national laboratory works at the frontier of knowledge, helping to develop all kinds of new technologies.
And starting Monday, the city will bring some technological advancement to people s homes, improving the way trashed is picked up. After announcing changes to Oak Ridge s Solid Waste Services starting July 1, the city showed off one of its new trucks on social media.
COVID-19: Update on changes in city gov’t
Special to The Oak Ridger
The public health situation is rapidly changing; here are the latest updates affecting city facilities from Oak Ridge City Manager Mark Watson.
Due to the significant increase in COVID cases, city officials strongly urge citizens to conduct their business over the phone and by mail whenever possible.
The city of Oak Ridge is supporting the “Tennessee Pledge” efforts by the state government. You may refer to State of Tennessee websites for updates and advice on precautions to be taken by particular businesses.
City facilities will continue to be operated as explained below as precautions and security matters are considered for the safety of employees and “social distancing” for city customers. Visitors may receive a temperature scan and inquiry about current health. Call the city manager’s office or department offices on the city’s website for further information.
City makes changes because of virus cases
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In light of increases in the number of people infected with COVID-19, city of Oak Ridge officials issued updates Thursday on the status of city facilities.
“Due to the significant increase in COVID cases, city officials strongly urge citizens to conduct their business over the phone and by mail whenever possible,” stated a news release from City Manager Mark Watson. Information below is from that news release.
The city of Oak Ridge is supporting the “Tennessee Pledge” efforts by the state government. Refer to State of Tennessee websites for updates and advice on precautions to be taken by particular businesses.