D.C. trash pickup starts earlier through the summer

• The move is intended to help keep crews safe from unhealthy weather conditions, the city says.

The big picture: Aside from D.C.'s regularly scheduled steamy summer days, the nation is also facing a summer of smoke.

• Wildfires in Canada aren’t expected to be put out anytime soon, meaning northern breezes could bring even more smoky days, the Washington Post reports.

Be smart: Residents should aim to put their trash and recycling out beginning at 6pm the night before collections.