Employees of Waste Management, Nevada County’s refuse collection provider, will help local law enforcment agencies keep an eye on the neighborhoods they serve — according to a partnership announced Monday. The community safety and crime watch — called WasteWatch — will have Waste Management drivers will act as additional eyes and ears in the Grass Valley, Nevada City and Nevada County area neighborhoods. “We welcome the extra eyes and ears in our neighborhoods,” said Jeff Powell, an operations captain with the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office, in a statement. “Waste Management drivers provide services in our community on a daily basis, …
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