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Old 07-17-2012, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by hotrodgirl View Post
Perhaps this has been addressed before, but can anyone
tell me why they don't use garbage cans or wate company trash bins in TV?
I don't live there quite yet, but I find it odd that this is not the norm!
....Noise..............EARLY in the Morning...No clang and bang.

....Safety.............So the cans don't end up in the street on a windy day.

...Aesthetics.........No ugly cans left by road...AFTER they are dumped.
...........................You can put out the trash and leave for the day.

...Requested by Villagers......some are mobility challenged..
............................................so only one trip to the road is appreciated.

...Workers Comp....Some people tend to overload the cans.
............................Workers end up with wrenched backs...smashed toes
....................................I think a MAX of 40 pounds per bag.
...........................If you consistently put out HEAVY bags..
..............................you will eventually find the heavies left behind.

...Equipment Cost... The "can robot" adds $16,000+ to the cost of a truck.
...............................lower equipment cost= lower garbage bills.

Might be more......but we are only aware of these reasons.