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Volunteers vs State Overreach in Seattle Cleanup | Seattle News
A volunteer group cleaning up needles and drug waste in Seattle is under state investigation after a complaint raised concerns about volunteer safety. We Heart Seattle, which has removed over two million pounds of hazardous trash in seven years, insists its protocols—including gloves, tools, and supervisor oversight—are sufficient. But regulators are probing whether unpaid volunteers are properly protected, especially regarding hepatitis vaccinations and disciplinary policies. The group sees the probe as an attack on their vital work filling gaps left by government agencies, while also…
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