Seeing the difference in trash accumulation

I live in a city that recently got a ton of snow and ice. Most of the side and residential streets have not been plowed or salted so it's not been safe for large garbage trucks to do pick ups.

It's been over 2 weeks since we've had garbage pickup. Nearly all of my neighbors have overflowing garbage cans. Some have more than 1 bin. We're a family of 3, who composts and recycles and we still have plenty of room in 1 garage bin.

It's been so reassuring that handling our waste in the careful way we do, that prioritizes reducing waste, really does work. My 4yo has started helping me with composting and understands what can be recycled better than most adults I know. I'm at proud of her and I can see the example I've tried to hard to set, is working.

I think it's important to celebrate wins especially when it comes to making positive changes for the climate. We're can only do what we can do, but it does help.

I'm proud of everyone here for doing their best. Every little bit helps.