Winter Weather Alert
January 12, 2024
Dear Valued Customers and Partners, With weather conditions rapidly changing through the country, RTS Canada asks that you help us maintain a safe and effective environment for our drivers. As a reminder, please refrain from piling snow or ice near bins, enclosures, or compactors, and ensure the mobility of bins by clearing their wheels.
Weather Conditions:
- British Columbia – Extreme temperatures and icy road conditions with snow. Vehicles in this area are not equipped for these road conditions.
- Alberta – Extreme freezing temperatures and snow, causing mechanical issues delaying trucks going out.
- Ontario – Snow, rain, wind gusts over the next 24 hours starting Friday evening.
- Quebec – Snow is expected Saturday with wind gusts on Sunday.
- Atlantic Canada – Snow storm expected Saturday for New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI and Newfoundland.
- Snow Clearance: Keep a 20×20 space around enclosures free of snow and ice.
- Salting Pathways: Salt the cleared spaces and paths leading to containers.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us via our Support Desk.