Still haven't received any info on new trash procedures.

[BostonRich]

I read that there was going to be information about the new system left at our homes but we haven't received a thing. Have others not received the information? Getting a little late. Is there a website for us to check out?

[REDCART]

We received a new trash procedure brochure as an insert with our last monthly RAD statement.

[Carla B]

The circular explaining the new trash procedure and schedule was in the latest bill from No. Sumter Utility District. I think that 2PlaneKid also included the circular in one of his recent posts.

[Stu from NYC]

Still Tuesday and Friday in our area and no more recycling.

[Ecuadog]

It begins October 1, 2020 - click here for info (https://www.districtgov.org/community/PDFs/Sanitation%20Handout.pdf).

[vintageogauge]

It was in the Daily Sun the other day.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I mean what’s to see or study, your thrash goes out same days , how much information do people need ������������

[skip0358]

It should be posted at your mail station also

[coffeebean]

I mean what’s to see or study, your thrash goes out same days , how much information do people need ������������

Any color bag is acceptable. Small bags are not acceptable such a a small waste basket size.
You can mix everything together.......trash, yard waste and anything that used to be recycled.
Two pick ups per week, usually on the same days as trash pick up has been.

[EdFNJ]

This (just click on them for larger view):



https://i.ibb.co/yfFy29y/page1of2.jpg (https://ibb.co/TvM8yf8)


https://i.ibb.co/yhDVBCj/Page2of2.jpg (https://ibb.co/0BkQVLb)

[Mrprez]

Any color bag except red. Put it all in there, no separation required. It will all be burned.

[billethkid]

New direction includes no special day for yard waste!!

[coffeebean]

Any color bag except red. Put it all in there, no separation required. It will all be burned.

Very true. Fogot about not using red bags. Red bags are for bio hazardous or medical waste.

[Mrprez]

Guess it is ok to discriminate against the color red than:icon_wink:

And here I am with a lifetime supply of red bags...😂

I’ve found the best place to buy suitable trash bags is at Rural King. My last purchase was a box of 40 33 gallon 1.5 mil bags with twist tie for $5.99. They also have a box of 50 30 gallon 1.5 mil with twist tie for the same price.

[TV MAN]

Just got off the phone with Sumter San. They said recycling was now to be mixed with regular trash no need for separate clear bags. :a040:

[JoMar]

Just got off the phone with Sumter San. They said recycling was now to be mixed with regular trash no need for separate clear bags. :a040:

Unless you have a large inventory of separate clear bags :)

[NotFromAroundHere]

Any color bag except red. Put it all in there, no separation required. It will all be burned.

The brochure says that any color bag is acceptable...

The brochure doesn't give a start date. I've heard Oct 1, and I've heard Oct 3...

[Chi-Town]

Here is where your trash is going in Okahumpka.

Energy-from-Waste Facility Virtual Tour - YouTube (https://youtu.be/-KmTbHInScw)

[mikers2016]

Any color bag except red. Put it all in there, no separation required. It will all be burned.

Did you ever try to put yard waste in a plastic bag. Bags are smaller and will not stand up to sticks and branches. If I am missing something relating to plastic bags, be nice and let me know

[Carla B]

Did you ever try to put yard waste in a plastic bag. Bags are smaller and will not stand up to sticks and branches. If I am missing something relating to plastic bags, be nice and let me know

Good point. The guidelines don't mention the word "plastic," so maybe they won't mind picking up a brown paper bag. Or you could wrap the sharp sticks in newspaper like they say to do with glass, and tie the bundle. A good use for "The Daily Sun."

[Kahuna32162]

So, now we will have to pay for a bulk pickup request. $10 per pickup.

[Ladygolfer93]

I read that there was going to be information about the new system left at our homes but we haven't received a thing. Have others not received the information? Getting a little late. Is there a website for us to check out?

You will LOVE this one. I too felt as you do, WHEN am I going to find out the details ? Well, yesterday I DID ! In my utility bill for North Sumter, I got a pamphlet, white with green print. Title: Curbside Residential Sanitation Collection Information.

It contained some much needed details, I'll hand that to them. It reminded people that there will now be a $10 charge for the bulk, or oversized, pickups we used to just call for at no charge. It listed all things that will no longer be picked up at all: medical waste, paint, needles, etc. etc. And, it listed every area of the villages and the new pick up DAYS for each village. For instance, my days have changed from Tu. and Fri. to Mon. & Th., however, the one thing not mentioned anywhere is a DATE.

It simply said to call 352-748-0109 for that information, or any other details, for Marion, Sumter, and The Villages of Fruitland Park. It also gives instructions on how to get information if you live the Town of Ladylake part of the Villages (Lake County) and asks that you call (352) 787-4416.

Again Nothing in the brochure concerning date, only gives phone numbers if you want that information.

For Lake County villagers who are NOT within the Town of Ladylake portion, it gave this number:
(352) 343-3776

I would think they are planning to begin this sometime in Oct., or perhaps, maybe it will just begin for the new year on Jan. 1, 2021 maybe ?

[swooner]

We received a new trash procedure brochure as an insert with our last monthly RAD statement.
I know.So should you.

[CWGUY]

:blahblahblah::blahblahblah::blahblahblah: Why do people not use the web site provided?
Village Community Development Districts (https://www.districtgov.org/) :ho:

[Mrprez]

Did you ever try to put yard waste in a plastic bag. Bags are smaller and will not stand up to sticks and branches. If I am missing something relating to plastic bags, be nice and let me know

Yeah once or twice in 68 years. And yes, plastic bags suck for sticks. You don’t have to bag this, they will pick them up as is. Tie them into a bundle to make is easier for the workers.

[CWGUY]

Did you ever try to put yard waste in a plastic bag. Bags are smaller and will not stand up to sticks and branches. If I am missing something relating to plastic bags, be nice and let me know

The 2 pages of info. that has been out for some time and is linked in this thread a few times says nothing about using plastic for yard waste. You can read it if you have more questions. Here is some of what it says:

"Tree limbs or branches may not exceed 4’ in length, 4”
in diameter, or exceed 40 pounds. Bundle and tie such
materials and place them at the end of your driveway.
Lawn clippings and similar yard waste should be placed
in bags. " :ho:

[Ladygolfer93]

I mean what’s to see or study, your thrash goes out same days , how much information do people need ������������

Around my neighborhood we were all wondering when it will begin. We did get notified in the mail of all the details, how our days were changing, but no mention anywhere when we were supposed to start changing to our new days is all ! ? Seems every county and even two different portions of Lake county, all different rules, days, numbers to call, and none of the mailing have any dates ?

[ficoguy]

Lazy people have been mixing it for years. My neighbors never put out anything but black trash bags that include dog and cat poop

[Ladygolfer93]

Yeah once or twice in 68 years. And yes, plastic bags suck for sticks. You don’t have to bag this, they will pick them up as is. Tie them into a bundle to make is easier for the workers.

On the last Costco run to Winter Park I bought enough paper yard waste bags for a YEAR. Are those all useless now ? Or, can I still use them for yard waste and put out with all the rest ? Probably not ! Suppose now I have a year's supply of what ? Help, suggestions ? Plant covers in case we get some cold nights this year ? That would use of a half dozen or so I guess. Oh, maybe as LINERS for inside the big black plastic bags so the sticks do not go through the plastic as easily ?

[ficoguy]

It was in THE DAILY SUN - source of all truth and enlightenment - at least about The Villages

[Ladygolfer93]

:blahblahblah::blahblahblah::blahblahblah: Why do people not use the web site provided?
Village Community Development Districts (https://www.districtgov.org/) :ho:

Did you go to that site ? I was happy you posted it, like many others I had no idea where to find the information (and, not bragging....LOL... but I do have neighbors that make me look like a tech genius, I have neighbors who have no idea how to look up such things on the internet (and yes, I have invited them to computer club when we used to have that here). Anyway, the information on the site you provided was nothing different than it has been for our neighborhood for years now. Same days as always, has all the same info on recycling, how to separate, when to set it out, so not a lot of help..... the brochure with no dates for the changes, at least gives the new DAYS, and it seems the old rule NO GARBAGE can be set out before 9 p.m. (which it says on the website of the Villages government) in the "new" rules is listed as NOT before 6 p.m. So looks like it still can not be put out until it is dark outside, but 6 is much more reasonable !

[Ladygolfer93]

It was in THE DAILY SUN - source of all truth and enlightenment - at least about The Villages

But not all subscribe to that. I did subscribe many years ago when I first moved here, but shortly after getting settled was able to subscribe to another paper which seemed a little bit more like a real paper (and now that has changed too, LOL !) But most recently I have noticed that on my block, where once I never saw a drive without a paper on it in the mornings, I now see only two houses with papers ! Newspapers definitely have little to offer anymore except maybe Coffee/Paper routine of us retirees ? The "Sun" seems to have even less than the others in the area. I have Comcast TV so maybe the Ch. 2 villages Channel will have some actual DATES of all the changes ? Also, does anyone think there will be polo this year ? Not sure if the virus is allowed at polo games, or if that would be a "safe" event to watch ?

[CWGUY]

But not all subscribe to that. I did subscribe many years ago when I first moved here, but shortly after getting settled was able to subscribe to another paper which seemed a little bit more like a real paper (and now that has changed too, LOL !) But most recently I have noticed that on my block, where once I never saw a drive without a paper on it in the mornings, I now see only two houses with papers ! Newspapers definitely have little to offer anymore except maybe Coffee/Paper routine of us retirees ? The "Sun" seems to have even less than the others in the area. I have Comcast TV so maybe the Ch. 2 villages Channel will have some actual DATES of all the changes ? Also, does anyone think there will be polo this year ? Not sure if the virus is allowed at polo games, or if that would be a "safe" event to watch ?

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:
"The "Sun" seems to have even less" - It had the new trash schedule.

"does anyone think there will be polo this year" - They are playing. Watch Polo at The Villages Polo Club (https://www.thevillagespoloclub.com/watch.php)

[Ecuadog]

Around my neighborhood we were all wondering when it will begin. We did get notified in the mail of all the details, how our days were changing, but no mention anywhere when we were supposed to start changing to our new days is all ! ? Seems every county and even two different portions of Lake county, all different rules, days, numbers to call, and none of the mailing have any dates ?

Found by looking at the VCCD website...

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/members/ecuadog-25564/albums/ecuadog-stuff/9131-vccd-screenshot.jpg

[Rwirish]

It has been posted everywhere.

[NotFromAroundHere]

On the last Costco run to Winter Park I bought enough paper yard waste bags for a YEAR. Are those all useless now ? Or, can I still use them for yard waste and put out with all the rest ? Probably not ! Suppose now I have a year's supply of what ? Help, suggestions ? Plant covers in case we get some cold nights this year ? That would use of a half dozen or so I guess. Oh, maybe as LINERS for inside the big black plastic bags so the sticks do not go through the plastic as easily ?

You can use bags of any material or color you want.

[Mrprez]

You can use bags of any material or color you want.

Except red. Reserved for medical waste.

[Kgcetm]

It is in your water bill. You have to read it.

[HJBeck]

I called them up and they said no sorting required any longer. This means everything can go into one bag type (recycled and regular trash as well as yard waste). They will pick up on the same two days as usual but take all kinds of trash on both days, no need to put them in different bags. Sad to see the change but that’s what it is.

[cathell62]

Where have you been not to have heard? There's been articles in the paper, notice in your bill, people talking. There is an over abundance of info that has been out for a while. Even better, go to the Covanta.com website and see what a good thing this is.

[MandoMan]

I read that there was going to be information about the new system left at our homes but we haven't received a thing. Have others not received the information? Getting a little late. Is there a website for us to check out?

Mine came by email, and I took a screen shot of it. Here you are.

[woderfulwendy1]

I read that there was going to be information about the new system left at our homes but we haven't received a thing. Have others not received the information? Getting a little late. Is there a website for us to check out?

Put it in a bag and put on curb, that easy.

[Girlcopper]

Just got off the phone with Sumter San. They said recycling was now to be mixed with regular trash no need for separate clear bags. :a040:
Good. I hated seperating things

[Jazzman]

Any color bag is acceptable. Small bags are not acceptable such a a small waste basket size.
You can mix everything together.......trash, yard waste and anything that used to be recycled.
Two pick ups per week, usually on the same days as trash pick up has been.

Red colored bags are not acceptable. That was mentioned specifically in the info provided. The reason: red colored bags signify bio hazard material contained within.

[pattytracey]

Was in water bill the info

[waverly51]

I read that there was going to be information about the new system left at our homes but we haven't received a thing. Have others not received the information? Getting a little late. Is there a website for us to check out?
Yes, there is a website you can go to check it out. VCDD...Villages Community Development Districts. Just check out the left side where it speaks about trash or sanitation schedules. Everything you need to know is there. :icon_wink:

[chuckster]

It was in your monthly statement

[DonnaNi4os]

Our postal station has a flyer posted. Yours likely does.

[graciegirl]

But not all subscribe to that. I did subscribe many years ago when I first moved here, but shortly after getting settled was able to subscribe to another paper which seemed a little bit more like a real paper (and now that has changed too, LOL !) But most recently I have noticed that on my block, where once I never saw a drive without a paper on it in the mornings, I now see only two houses with papers ! Newspapers definitely have little to offer anymore except maybe Coffee/Paper routine of us retirees ? The "Sun" seems to have even less than the others in the area. I have Comcast TV so maybe the Ch. 2 villages Channel will have some actual DATES of all the changes ? Also, does anyone think there will be polo this year ? Not sure if the virus is allowed at polo games, or if that would be a "safe" event to watch ?

Some intense posts on this thread about putting out the trash. The directions are posted clearly above on this very thread in post number 42. Begins the first week in October.

Thank you all those who have remained calm.

[sipops]

I mean what’s to see or study, your thrash goes out same days , how much information do people need ������������
More information than you have to offer.
Then they must have made a mistake because one of my days has changed.

[talleyjm]

I read that there was going to be information about the new system left at our homes but we haven't received a thing. Have others not received the information? Getting a little late. Is there a website for us to check out?

The Most Important detail was left off of the brochure - the date the new system BEGINS❗️

[Mrprez]

The Most Important detail was left off of the brochure - the date the new system BEGINS❗️

It starts tomorrow.

[Annie66]

Any color bag is acceptable. Small bags are not acceptable such a a small waste basket size.
You can mix everything together.......trash, yard waste and anything that used to be recycled.
Two pick ups per week, usually on the same days as trash pick up has been.

Not entirely true. Red bags are prohibited since they are for medical waste.

[NotFromAroundHere]

Red colored bags are not acceptable. That was mentioned specifically in the info provided. The reason: red colored bags signify bio hazard material contained within.

"All household waste should be placed in a sealed 20-30 gallon trash bag (any color)."

That is what is "mentioned specifically in the info provided".

Red colored bags can indicate biohazard material. Or it can indicate a gaily colored trash bag. Since my trash guys come while it's still dark out, I don't think they are going know, or care, what color my trash bags are. Unless you can point me to some trash bag coloration law, I think I'll use whatever I want.

[Bogie Shooter]

Not entirely true. Red bags are prohibited since they are for medical waste.

Where did you read this, as it relates to our trash pickup?

[Saluce]

I read that there was going to be information about the new system left at our homes but we haven't received a thing. Have others not received the information? Getting a little late. Is there a website for us to check out?

Just Received ours with our October statement. We receive E-statements.

[Mrprez]

https://www.districtgov.org/community/PDFs/Solid%20Waste%20FAQ.pdf

Here you go.

[aldeana]

GO TO DISTRICTGOV.ORG Or this link: Sanitation Information (https://www.districtgov.org/community/sanitation.aspx)

[big guy]

I read that there was going to be information about the new system left at our homes but we haven't received a thing. Have others not received the information? Getting a little late. Is there a website for us to check out?
Ours came at least a month ago.

[Aw Man]

Where did you read this, (that red bags are prohibited) as it relates to our trash pickup?

Red bag prohibition, due to its use for medical waste, is explained on the districtgov.org website in the document titled Sanitation Frequently Asked Questions.

https://www.districtgov.org/community/PDFs/Solid%20Waste%20FAQ.pdf

[LianneMigiano]

The circular explaining the new trash procedure and schedule was in the latest bill from No. Sumter Utility District. I think that 2PlaneKid also included the circular in one of his recent posts.
I receive (and pay) ALL of my bills online. I have not received any circular. I hope they mail some one page list so that I can laminate it and hang it out in the garage.

[Bogie Shooter]

I receive (and pay) ALL of my bills online. I have not received any circular. I hope they mail some one page list so that I can laminate it and hang it out in the garage.

Go here and print them.
https://www.districtgov.org/community/PDFs/Sanitation%20Handout.pdf

[CWGUY]

Go here and print them.
https://www.districtgov.org/community/PDFs/Sanitation%20Handout.pdf

:1rotfl: Amazing, just simply amazing. One of these days we will learn that if you stop beating your head against the wall it just may feel better! You (and lots of others) can give all the links in the world...... you just can't read it for them. :beer3:

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I know I could read this information here, online, villages newspaper or whatever but I would get the same result , put out my thrash for Tuesday and Friday pickup like always and yes I’m also continuing this useless thread because I’m bored and haven’t finished my coffee yet

[tophcfa]

Today was the first day of the new trash pick up schedule for us. We have the same Tuesday and Friday as always. However, they never before picked up our trash before 11:00 AM, so we never put out the trash the night before to keep the nocturnal critters from making a mess tearing through the bag in search of food. When I went out around 8:30 this morning to put out the trash I noticed that they had already come through our neighborhood.

The moral of the story is that the approximate pick up times that you have become used to might have changed. Our trash will now be going out the night before the scheduled pick up days.

[BostonRich]

Well I'd say 1/4 of my neighbors didn't get the message either. There were many many bags of yard waste out there today which used to be our yard waste day.

[REDCART]

Well I'd say 1/4 of my neighbors didn't get the message either. There were many many bags of yard waste out there today which used to be our yard waste day.

What do you suggest? Notice was included in the monthly RAD bill. The Daily Sun and POA bulletin had articles about the change and WVLG mentioned the change on several occasions.

[JoMar]

Well I'd say 1/4 of my neighbors didn't get the message either. There were many many bags of yard waste out there today which used to be our yard waste day.

How does that happen?

[coffeebean]

Did you ever try to put yard waste in a plastic bag. Bags are smaller and will not stand up to sticks and branches. If I am missing something relating to plastic bags, be nice and let me know

I have used plastic bags for yard waste all the time with the exception of The Villages. I much prefer the plastic bags because of yard waste that is wet will not break the bags. As for branches, I cut them up so they fit easily in the plastic bags. Any branches that are too thick to easily cut, I just pile them on the driveway.

[CWGUY]

Well I'd say 1/4 of my neighbors didn't get the message either. There were many many bags of yard waste out there today which used to be our yard waste day.

:shrug: On 9/29 you posted "Is there a website for us to check out?"
Someone posted a link after that on the same day.
I take it you didn't open it and read the OFFICIAL INFO. :oops:

[CWGUY]

How does that happen?

:agree:

:icon_wink: Amazing how many uninformed people post here!

[wisbad1]

I read that there was going to be information about the new system left at our homes but we haven't received a thing. Have others not received the information? Getting a little late. Is there a website for us to check out?
Just look out your window, not to hard to figure it out

[BostonRich]

:shrug: On 9/29 you posted "Is there a website for us to check out?"
Someone posted a link after that on the same day.
I take it you didn't open it and read the OFFICIAL INFO. :oops:

What are you saying? You want me to go door to door in my neighborhood to inform everyone? Not going to do it.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Today was the first day of the new trash pick up schedule for us. We have the same Tuesday and Friday as always. However, they never before picked up our trash before 11:00 AM, so we never put out the trash the night before to keep the nocturnal critters from making a mess tearing through the bag in search of food. When I went out around 8:30 this morning to put out the trash I noticed that they had already come through our neighborhood.

The moral of the story is that the approximate pick up times that you have become used to might have changed. Our trash will now be going out the night before the scheduled pick up days. at about 1am when I go to bed . I’ve done this in 5 Different neighborhoods ,never had an animal rip open bag. What I don’t like is people who start putting thrash out early in the day before it’s picked up

[thesquare]

Red bags are not to be used. They're for medical waste