City officials urge safe disposal of face masks

Logan city officials are advising residents that paper face masks are not recyclable and that those items should be disposed of properly.

LOGAN – In the midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, city officials here are reminding residents of proper protocols for the disposal of face coverings.

“Disposable masks are not recyclable,” according to Emily Malik, a city recycling liaison. “While we appreciate that so many residents are wearing masks, we are seeing an increase in masks being (inappropriately) disposed of in recycling containers — and also as litter.

“Please make sure that you are disposing of masks properly by placing them in garbage containers, preferably with garbage in a tied bag,” she adds.

While the city of Logan’s mandatory mask mandate expired Aug. 30, city officials are continuing to urge residents and visitors to wear face coverings indoors and outdoors whenever social distancing is not possible.

The World Health Organization has advised that disposable masks should be replaced as soon as they become damp and that single-use masks should never be reused.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued step-by-step instructions for the safe disposal of face coverings.

CDC experts say that a face covering should be gently removed so as not to disturb liquid or solid contaminants from its surface.

The used mask should then be placed in a tightly sealed plastic bag. The CDC suggests that a plastic grocery sack or zip lock bag be used for that purpose.

The sealed bag should then be placed in a trash can or waste disposal unit.

The CDC also warns individuals to immediately wash their hands after disposing of a mask and prior to donning another face covering.

“We take the health and safety of city employees and those of Mountain Fiber (a Hyrum-based recycling contractor) very seriously,” Malik explains. “With increasing cases (of COVID-19) in our community, we ask for everyone’s cooperation in making sure that masks are being disposed of properly.”

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8 Comments

  • AH September 18, 2020 at 11:06 am Reply

    “The CDC suggests that a plastic grocery sack or zip lock bag be used for that purpose.”

    Ummmm is it just me or didn’t we just go through Logan City harassing us about not using plastic grocery bags ? Oh how the tables have turned ??‍♀️ Make up your mind Logan City leaders! Or better yet, for once, use your mind ?

    • skeetr September 18, 2020 at 1:21 pm Reply

      Logan City is the CDC? Mind blown.

      • AH September 18, 2020 at 5:28 pm Reply

        In the article Logan City was quoting the CDC’s recommendations ??‍♀️

        • Skeetr September 20, 2020 at 9:10 am Reply

          Was not. Learn to read. They say dispose of them in your tied trash bags. This is the problem with you people.

      • Prince Albert September 19, 2020 at 1:45 pm Reply

        Skeetr doesn’t actually read any of the articles, reading while moving your lips takes a lot of time, and his mommy only allows him on the internet a few hours a day. Like his life, his trolling is a complete failure. Also nice screen name. Don’t skeet too much in your pants.

  • Deedee September 18, 2020 at 12:59 pm Reply

    Just get rid of the masks. No point in wearing them besides blind obedience.

    • skeetr September 18, 2020 at 2:26 pm Reply

      That’s a thick take. I am as intrigued as I am disappointed. Wearing a mask is blind obedience to whom, and what do they gain? Let me ask you this: Would you vote for someone without an R next to their name? Didn’t think so. Demographically, feel safe in betting you’re one of these types that regurgitate lessons in blind obedience every weekend. “DOUBT YOUR DOUBTS, STAY IN THE BOAT.” What a master of the lack of self-awareness you are.

      • Deedee September 20, 2020 at 7:56 am Reply

        Nice try but fell flat. Scientists have said the mask does not stop a virus. No idea if they are registered voters for any particular party. The mask is an emotional bandaid to keep the masses under control. The mask itself does not stop a virus.

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