Where is Fema or The Villages Yard Waste Disposal

[mtdjed]

Now over 4 weeks since lawn waste removal in Caroline. I have no Irma trash and 4 weeks worth of lawn waste in Paper bags. Paper bags disintegrating, vermin accumulating in 7 bags. Yes I know that resources probably needed elsewhere like LSL which was clear the day after, but we do not even have a promise.

When do we again get our service or do we have to wait for all of southern Florida to be cleared first?

Pick up is only going to get harder as the bags disintegrate.

[villagetinker]

Check with the CDD website, they have been sending out regular updates regarding both FEMA and normal yard waste pickups.

[jsw14]

As far as I know Fema will NOT Pick-Up UR Yard Debris in Bag's. They R look'in for the BIG Stuff that is in UR neighbor Hood...

[graciegirl]

As far as I know Fema will NOT Pick-Up UR Yard Debris in Bag's. They R look'in for the BIG Stuff that is in UR neighbor Hood...

They took bags and piles of debris in our Village on Saturday.

They are coming.

[jsw14]

They took bags and piles of debris in our Village on Saturday.

They are coming.

Good for U.... Fema was only look'in for Big stuff in Our Hood....

[pauld315]

As far as I know Fema will NOT Pick-Up UR Yard Debris in Bag's. They R look'in for the BIG Stuff that is in UR neighbor Hood...
They took everything from our street as well

[mtdjed]

Quite frankly, I don't think FEMA should have to pick up the normal lawn waste. But it seems that The Villages has that expectation since they have quit picking up.

[graciegirl]

Quite frankly, I don't think FEMA should have to pick up the normal lawn waste. But it seems that The Villages has that expectation since they have quit picking up.

Think for a minute. What would you do if you were in charge? Tell people the regular pick up would pick up three bags and 16 fronds and up to 400 pounds of tree limbs? Or just wait for Fema. There were many, many, many times the amount that regular delivery would have picked up after the storm. How would you pick up the "regular" amount?

You'd be damned and criticized no matter what sort of compromise you would offer. People enjoy being nasty about those wealthy Morses.

[fromct]

Now over 4 weeks since lawn waste removal in Caroline. I have no Irma trash and 4 weeks worth of lawn waste in Paper bags. Paper bags disintegrating, vermin accumulating in 7 bags. Yes I know that resources probably needed elsewhere like LSL which was clear the day after, but we do not even have a promise.

When do we again get our service or do we have to wait for all of southern Florida to be cleared first?

Pick up is only going to get harder as the bags disintegrate.

In case you haven't heard of a weekly meeting held by the District called Welcome Wednesday, here's a link to items discussed at the latest meeting.

VCDD Welcome Wednesday (http://www.districtgov.org/WelcomeWednesday.aspx)

I'd like to see that at least one of the chronic complainers on this forum took the time to attend one of these meetings and addressed their opinions, etc. to the people responsible for addressing them - instead of posting them on here - and then came back here and told us both sides of the story. I know that's not as much fun as venting, but it just might be a little more productive.

Thank goodness it's almost time for the 'seasonals' to return so we can blame everything on them..........:crap2:

[Chi-Town]

A lot of neighborhoods have had private lawn bag pick up by enterprising landscapers. 5 bucks does the trick for a few bags. 10 for a few more.

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[NotGolfer]

In case you haven't heard of a weekly meeting held by the District called Welcome Wednesday, here's a link to items discussed at the latest meeting.

VCDD Welcome Wednesday (http://www.districtgov.org/WelcomeWednesday.aspx)

I'd like to see that at least one of the chronic complainers on this forum took the time to attend one of these meetings and addressed their opinions, etc. to the people responsible for addressing them - instead of posting them on here - and then came back here and told us both sides of the story. I know that's not as much fun as venting, but it just might be a little more productive.

Thank goodness it's almost time for the 'seasonals' to return so we can blame everything on them..........:crap2:


Thank you for this response...but those who are the consistent complainers seem to continue to do so. I think it's because they're unhappy and/or have way too much time on their hands.....OR....just take glee in stirring the pot. I'd read somewhere today where the pickups were being done in Largo. That being said...tonight around 5 or so we saw two large trucks with trailers PLUS a large dump truck filled with debris heading south on Morse past 466a. This community is very large and to go over each street and road-way takes time. We're still seeing debris along the road-ways outside of T.V. as well.

[Barefoot]

Thank goodness it's almost time for the 'seasonals' to return so we can blame everything on them.:crap2:
:evil6: Any time now, the migratory humanoids will start to arrive. :evil6:
We just celebrated Canadian Thanksgiving on October 9 - most of my Canadian buddies arrive at the end of October. :pepper2: :2excited:

[Taltarzac725]

:evil6: Any time now, the migratory humanoids will start to arrive. :evil6:
We just celebrated Canadian Thanksgiving on October 9 - most of my Canadian buddies arrive at the end of October. :pepper2: :2excited:

I saw the claw around where you live Barefoot yesterday near the Belvedere Mail Stop and Pool.

Welcome back soon. It will be good to see all the snowbirds again.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Thank you for this response...but those who are the consistent complainers seem to continue to do so. I think it's because they're unhappy and/or have way too much time on their hands.....OR....just take glee in stirring the pot. I'd read somewhere today where the pickups were being done in Largo. That being said...tonight around 5 or so we saw two large trucks with trailers PLUS a large dump truck filled with debris heading south on Morse past 466a. This community is very large and to go over each street and road-way takes time. We're still seeing debris along the road-ways outside of T.V. as well.

But, BUT, the privileged/entitled demand that their debris be taken away before anyone else's and have decided to move theirs to rec centers or postal stations. It's the same class of people that leave ball marks, divots and unraked traps for the rest of us to deal with; the same class of people that think they can bully and run roughshod over everyone else. Enough is enough.

[big guy]

Our Irma debris, in Sunset Pointe, was finally picked up early morning Sunday, Oct 8. Hooray, I can see my driveway!!

[graciegirl]

Another report. Under where the debris rested in the common area I can see from my window, the grass was a little lighter green, when the debris was first picked up, but has already become just about the same color in five days. That Zoyzia is hardy.

We are all gonna be okay.

[Bogie Shooter]

Another report. Under where the debris rested in the common area I can see from my window, the grass was a little lighter green, when the debris was first picked up, but has already become just about the same color in five days. That Zoyzia is hardy.

We are all gonna be okay.

Well maybe, has coffeebean's debris been picked up??

[CWGUY]

Well maybe, has coffeebean's debris been picked up??

:shrug: She has not posted in two days.... do you think the sky fell where she lives? Hope she is o.k.

[billethkid]

sigh

[simpkinp]

Yay! They picked up in Mallory Square tonight. They are on their way to you.

[pooh]

We have 5 streets in our area and debris has been picked up from 4....our street, the largest, is still covered with Florida “snow banks.” Hopefully tomorrow will bring a very large truck with equipment to remove all the debris. Not sure how pick-up is being done...I realize it’s by district, but in our area of Caroline, seems hit or miss right now. I know they’ll be here eventually, just curious.

[pooh]

This morning, actually about 15 minutes ago, our storm debris was taken to that great disposal site somewhere in FL...;)
Three very hard working men from our regular trash hauler arrived with their big white truck and carted away the Fl snowbank. Thank you for your hard work gentlemen.

[mtdjed]

Wednesday Oct 11 our lawn trash accumulated for 5 weeks was partially picked up on our normal pickup day. Not by FEMA but by the normal Villages truck. I say partially since the bags disintegrated after 5 weeks and the litter that was falling out was left.

[billethkid]

The non FEMA regular weekly trucks are our village this morning.

[pooh]

If I remember correctly, our trash collector had to be certified to do the pick up....and the work of picking up was all done by hand, no loader. Leaves left behind were easily swept up...and our street looked like an old European town with residents outside sweeping....;). A great start to the day...lucky all is gone, so many still are dealing with much worse.

[raynan]

Please post village where pickups are being done. We all don't know who lives where.

[CWGUY]

Storm Debris Removal - UPDATED 10/11/2017

The removal of storm debris by FEMA approved contractors is continuing throughout the community. There are currently 14 trucks with trailers and 6 loaders that are working throughout the community to collect storm debris. They are working 7 days per week from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The debris hauler will only visit each area one time. If yard debris is placed after the initial collection, it must meet the requirements of your normal yard waste collection. The debris hauler will not return to areas to pick up freshly cut limbs or debris that was not placed roadside when the initial collection took place. If you have additional debris that exceeds the limit that your normal yard waste provider is equipped to handle, it is your responsibility to have it removed.

In addition, please DO NOT take your vegetative debris to postal and recreation centers. For those Sumter County residents that wish to drop off debris, a temporary disposal site has been established by Sumter County on CR 528 in Sumterville. The District utilizes two separate drop-off locations where the debris is burned and does not deliver debris to the Sumterville location.

We would also like to offer a huge THANK YOU to all residents who are keeping their debris in their yard along the roadway. We truly appreciate your patience and understanding while we continue to collect debris throughout the community.

· All residential areas north of CR466 have resumed normal yard waste collection. All yard debris must meet the requirements of your normal yard waste collection.
· Debris removal along the major roadways and the recreation facilities north of CR 466 is complete.
· VCDD Nos. 9 and 10 have resumed normal yard waste collection. Should there be large amounts of debris/tree limbs/stumps, they will be left and Crowder-Gulf will remove.
· Storm debris collection is not yet complete in VCDD No. 5. Collection is still taking place in Liberty Park and Poinciana and we anticipate it will be complete by the end of this week.
· Debris removal is continuing in VCDD No. 6 and will continue through VCDD Nos. 6 – 8 and VCDD No. 12 from north to south.
· Debris removal along major roadways and recreation facilities south of CR 466 is underway.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the District Customer Service Center at (352) 753-4508.

[CWGUY]

Wednesday Oct 11 our lawn trash accumulated for 5 weeks was partially picked up on our normal pickup day. Not by FEMA but by the normal Villages truck. I say partially since the bags disintegrated after 5 weeks and the litter that was falling out was left.

:ohdear:If your bags were out for 5 weeks.... they were out before the storm and went thru a hurricane.:icon_wink:

[graciegirl]

:ohdear:If your bags were out for 5 weeks.... they were out before the storm and went thru a hurricane.:icon_wink:

The Hurricane was on 9-11, a month ago today.

Just as you say CWGUY.

[pooh]

Caroline Village for me.

[mtdjed]

:ohdear:If your bags were out for 5 weeks.... they were out before the storm and went thru a hurricane.:icon_wink:
Last Pickup Wed 9/6
1/ No pickup Wed 9/13 (Waste from 9/6 thru 9/12)
2/ No pickup Wed 9/20
3/ No Pickup Wed 9/27
4/ No pickup Wed 10/4
5/ Pickup Wed 10/11

[logdog]

FEMA contractor picked up in Amelia Monday evening.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Picked up today on Hopespring Loop, Village of St. James, District 8.

[Miles42]

Fema has much bigger Fish to fry. We where lucky

[mtdjed]

My question is what were The Villages lawn pickup people doing during this period. Were they working, getting paid, or laid off? Hopefully not the latter.

[Wiotte]

My question is what were The Villages lawn pickup people doing during this period. Were they working, getting paid, or laid off? Hopefully not the latter.



Take a guess.


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[Topspinmo]

My question is what were The Villages lawn pickup people doing during this period. Were they working, getting paid, or laid off? Hopefully not the latter.

All well in district 4. Yard waste pickup on schedule. Guessing it may depend on who the contractor are for particular district? Maybe yours are on paid vacation in Sarasota??????

[coffeebean]

Another report. Under where the debris rested in the common area I can see from my window, the grass was a little lighter green, when the debris was first picked up, but has already become just about the same color in five days. That Zoyzia is hardy.

We are all gonna be okay.

Yes, Gracie. I noticed the same thing with the grass. Glad to see it spring back into shape in most places.

[coffeebean]

Well maybe, has coffeebean's debris been picked up??

Yes, my debris has been picked up a couple of days ago. I didn't see the crew who cleaned up my neighborhood, but my sister who lives in Caroline said it was our regular TV crews that picked up their yard debris on her cul-de-sac. Mallory is next to Caroline so it is just possible that it was our regular TV crew that picked up Mallory. I don't know for sure though.

[coffeebean]

:shrug: She has not posted in two days.... do you think the sky fell where she lives? Hope she is o.k.

Oh my goodness. I'm laughing so hard right now, reading this. I took a break for a couple of days from this forum and I see you noticed. I'm fine, all is good and the sky is right where it always has been. :pepper2:

[Opmoochler]

Hadley in progress.......

[ron32162]

Seems like we already have paid for this service for normal lawn pick up, Now that it has been suspended by The Villages do we get a refund or are we all being just screwed? I am not sure but if fema is picking up the bill for this "emergency" and The Villages is still collecting for regular yard waist on our monthly bill we should get a refund right?

[graciegirl]

Seems like we already have paid for this service for normal lawn pick up, Now that it has been suspended by The Villages do we get a refund or are we all being just screwed? I am not sure but if fema is picking up the bill for this "emergency" and The Villages is still collecting for regular yard waist on our monthly bill we should get a refund right?

I don't need a refund. We are really careful with our money too.


It has been a month and three days since we had the hurricane and most neighborhoods suffered some debris from fallen branches and some from huge trees. Almost all of that EXTRA stuff and our usual trimming has been picked up. ALMOST ALL.

What is was for many of us were a pile of branches and debris and bags of debris. The debris didn't harm us, the debris didn't breed anything, there were no rats in mine, but some gecko's. EVERYONE had debris in their neighborhood, so it wasn't a cause for shame, it was just something that happened to all of us that required patience.

I think all's well that end's well.

[Rockyrd]

I realize it does not help, but consider in Puerto Rico, over 90% still in darkness and American citizens forced to drink contaminated water. For 3 weeks now

Hurricane Maria: Three weeks after landfall, Puerto Rico is still dark, dry, frustrated - The Washington Post (https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/three-weeks-since-hurricane-maria-much-of-puerto-rico-still-dark-dry-frustrated/2017/10/11/3a263b22-ade7-11e7-9e58-e6288544af98_story.html?utm_term=.94c46b8566c9)

[ajbrown]

Seems like we already have paid for this service for normal lawn pick up, Now that it has been suspended by The Villages do we get a refund or are we all being just screwed? I am not sure but if fema is picking up the bill for this "emergency" and The Villages is still collecting for regular yard waist on our monthly bill we should get a refund right?

Never mind that you paid for FEMA also, well I make the assumption you may have...

I think the whole thing could have been handled better, but it is not my role to make those decisions and in the end I will not worry too much about it either way... :throwtomatoes:

[ajbrown]

I realize it does not help, but consider in Puerto Rico, over 90% still in darkness and American citizens forced to drink contaminated water. For 3 weeks now

Hurricane Maria: Three weeks after landfall, Puerto Rico is still dark, dry, frustrated - The Washington Post (https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/three-weeks-since-hurricane-maria-much-of-puerto-rico-still-dark-dry-frustrated/2017/10/11/3a263b22-ade7-11e7-9e58-e6288544af98_story.html?utm_term=.94c46b8566c9)

I enjoy the perspective in many your posts, but I am not a fan of this comparison I read it all of the time. Apples and Oranges to me... jmo of course.