06/19/2026
Planning a backyard BBQ? 🍖We love a good cookout, but we love keeping our drivers and communities safe even more!
Before you clean up, remember that charcoal ashes can hold heat for days, even if they look cold on the outside. Throwing hot coals into your trash cart can easily spark a fire in your bin or inside our GFL trucks.
How to safely dispose of charcoal:
1. Let the ashes cool completely for at least 48 hours (or soak them thoroughly in water)
2. Wrap the cooled ashes in aluminum foil
3. Then you can place them in your cart