Many of us complain about taking out the garbage, but imagine doing it 600 times in one day.

For City garbage and recycling collectors, it’s all part of a day’s job. They pick up between 7,000 to 11,000 kilograms of waste every day – about the weight of 10 sub compact cars.

To give collectors and yourself a break, the City of Edmonton is encouraging you to “Keep It Light” when you bag your garbage.

A good rule of thumb is that if you find it difficult to pick up, or have to drag it to the curb, it’s probably too heavy.

City bylaw states your garbage bag or can must weigh less than 20 kilograms (44 pounds) or collectors will not pick it up. Garbage cans must be less than 100 litres in size, with fixed handles, no wheels, and a tight-fitting, removable lid.

This one easy step can help your collectors do their job better and prevent you and your collector from injury.