Mail Stations

[Softball77]

This is why people are told to NOT put their "junk mail" in the trash containers. Really rude. If everyone did this, the trash would have to be emptied several times a day.
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[rustyp]

This is why people are told to NOT put their "junk mail" in the trash containers. Really rude. If everyone did this, the trash would have to be emptied several times a day.
92824

What is the difference - the trash can at the postal station or your garbage ? Is this not like film Vs digital ? What a waste of money and resources !

[fdpaq0580]

At least they didn't throw it on the ground. First good breeze and half of it will be on the ground and headed into the brush or ponds. Some people have yet to become civilized.
😠😠

[CWGUY]

This is why people are told to NOT put their "junk mail" in the trash containers. Really rude. If everyone did this, the trash would have to be emptied several times a day.
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:icon_wink: It's really not that much "junk mail"..... the bottom half is mostly dog $hit. :ho:

P.S. It would be full but half don't pickup. :rolleyes:

[fdpaq0580]

What is the difference - the trash can at the postal station or your garbage ? Is this not like film Vs digital ? What a waste of money and resources !

Think you missed the point. Not like film vs digital. It is about junk mail disposal responsibility. Take your junk mail home and put it in your trash. The receptacles at the postal stations are not dumpsters for your household trash, which is what junk mail is.
Sorry for the inconvenience.

[retiredguy123]

This is why people are told to NOT put their "junk mail" in the trash containers. Really rude. If everyone did this, the trash would have to be emptied several times a day.
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I disagree. Are told by whom? My mail station on has 5 of those trash cans. They are obviously located there for junk mail. What else are people supposed to use them for? If they are not for junk mail, then remove them and save money. Nobody ever told me not to put junk mail in them. I will continue to use those trash cans for junk mail, like most logical people do.

[wisbad1]

This is why people are told to NOT put their "junk mail" in the trash containers. Really rude. If everyone did this, the trash would have to be emptied several times a day.
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You nuts? It’s a trash can. People throw dog waste in bushes, so what’s worse? What are the cans for?

[DAVES]

This is why people are told to NOT put their "junk mail" in the trash containers. Really rude. If everyone did this, the trash would have to be emptied several times a day.
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I am interested in solutions. A simple one would be a larger can. I expect if, we went through the trash it would be easy to see the guilty parties. Not rocket science, no need for Sherlock Holmes-name and address is on it.

[DAVES]

This is why people are told to NOT put their "junk mail" in the trash containers. Really rude. If everyone did this, the trash would have to be emptied several times a day.
92824

Truly simple solution-a bigger can or more of them.

Who is guilty? Also simple. Address is on it.

[DAVES]

You nuts? It’s a trash can. People throw dog waste in bushes, so what’s worse? What are the cans for?

We are so lucky. We worry about full trash cans crab grass etc, etc

[rustyp]

Think you missed the point. Not like film vs digital. It is about junk mail disposal responsibility. Take your junk mail home and put it in your trash. The receptacles at the postal stations are not dumpsters for your household trash, which is what junk mail is.
Sorry for the inconvenience.

Sorry you missed the point - why are we generating this junk mail to begin with. Garbage is garbage. Perhaps you subscribe to the it's OK as long as it is not in my backyard.

[retiredguy123]

OP, please explain this thread. There are signs to tell you to not put animal feces in the trash cans. There are 5 trash cans at my mail station. You are telling us to not put junk mail into the trash cans, and that it is rude. So, please explain what is the purpose for having 5 trash cans at a mail station. Since, I am paying for them and for someone to empty them, I would like to use them. But, I have no idea how to do that. How am I supposed to use the trash cans that I am paying for?

[villagetinker]

OK, I never throw junk mail into these trash cans after I saw someone REMOVING mail, think identity theft or similar All of the mail in our mailbox goes home looked at and trashed at home or shredded as necessary.

[Fredster]

This is why people are told to NOT put their "junk mail" in the trash containers. Really rude. If everyone did this, the trash would have to be emptied several times a day.
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I sure hope you stuffed the material on top
of the trash can inside it, or into one of the
other trash cans nearby,
so it wouldn’t blow away!

[Bogie Shooter]

This is why people are told to NOT put their "junk mail" in the trash containers. Really rude. If everyone did this, the trash would have to be emptied several times a day.
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Who told people not to use the cans?

[Babubhat]

Much ado about nothing. Toss it in the can. Another for the ignore list

[JMintzer]

I am interested in solutions. A simple one would be a larger can. I expect if, we went through the trash it would be easy to see the guilty parties. Not rocket science, no need for Sherlock Holmes-name and address is on it.

The "guilty party"?

Guilty of what, putting trash in the trash can?

[Stu from NYC]

We now seem to have the trash can police

[Velvet]

The garbage cans are by the postal station FOR junk mail, it seems obvious to me. We might not have enough cans for all the stuff put into our boxes and the junk mail senders should be charged for the extra cost of trash cans.

[jebartle]

Old people sure get their panties in a wad over silly stuff, yipsters

[tomvic811]

This is why people are told to NOT put their "junk mail" in the trash containers. Really rude. If everyone did this, the trash would have to be emptied several times a day.
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Then why is the trash can placed adjacent to the mailboxes? What else is expected to be placed into them if not for discarding junk mail?

[Alie222]

This is why people are told to NOT put their "junk mail" in the trash containers. Really rude. If everyone did this, the trash would have to be emptied several times a day.
92824

It makes sense, but I was never told not to put junk mail in the trash cans that are provided 🤷🏽*♀️

[ithos]

I understand the chastising if the trash can is completely full but it is there for that reason.

Villagers already compromise by having to travel a mile or more to get their mail. That saves enormous labor costs. So the least they can do is provide trash cans adequate enough to handle the discarded mail.

[msilagy]

I don't see an issue putting junk mail in the trash at the postal station unless it is overflowing - then it is very inconsiderate!

[Worldseries27]

this is why people are told to not put their "junk mail" in the trash containers. Really rude. If everyone did this, the trash would have to be emptied several times a day.
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isn't this why the word amenity preceeds the word fee on that nice message we receive monthly? There's even a nice collection plate there to receive it.
We purchased the privilege to dispose of unwanted solicitations.

[thevillages2013]

This is why people are told to NOT put their "junk mail" in the trash containers. Really rude. If everyone did this, the trash would have to be emptied several times a day.
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Just a word of advice—— please don’t confront anyone for using the postal station trash cans to throw unwanted mail away. You seem pretty passionate about it with the picture and all but a confrontation over something that silly is unnecessary

[John-US]

Old people sure get their panties in a wad over silly stuff, yipsters

Bunch of old goats in TV! Now get off my lawn.

[DaleDivine]

Old people sure get their panties in a wad over silly stuff, yipsters

Yeppers...
:popcorn::blahblahblah::blahblahblah:

[La lamy]

As others have said, I believe it is okay to put junk into the trash cans except when they are overflowing.

[Sandy and Ed]

What is the difference - the trash can at the postal station or your garbage ? Is this not like film Vs digital ? What a waste of money and resources !
You’re kidding, right???

[Sandy and Ed]

Think you missed the point. Not like film vs digital. It is about junk mail disposal responsibility. Take your junk mail home and put it in your trash. The receptacles at the postal stations are not dumpsters for your household trash, which is what junk mail is.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
Thank you for the clarification albeit it should have already been obvious to most (….maybe I assume too much?).

[egmcaninch]

Think you missed the point. Not like film vs digital. It is about junk mail disposal responsibility. Take your junk mail home and put it in your trash. The receptacles at the postal stations are not dumpsters for your household trash, which is what junk mail is.
Sorry for the inconvenience.

There are 5, good size trash cans at our postal station. What are their purpose if we can put junk mail in them?

[Sandy and Ed]

I disagree. Are told by whom? My mail station on has 5 of those trash cans. They are obviously located there for junk mail. What else are people supposed to use them for? If they are not for junk mail, then remove them and save money. Nobody ever told me not to put junk mail in them. I will continue to use those trash cans for junk mail, like most logical people do.
Do not necessarily disagree but if the can is loaded, as shown in the pic OP provided, at least have the common sense to bring the junk mail home or place in a bin where it will fit and not risk blowing all over the place

[noslices1]

People are told to not put DOG WASTE in the trash cans. If people didn’t put junk mail in them, there would be no need for trash cans there at all.

[Veracity]

They need to put a sign on all trash cans that reads:
"Please do not put trash in the trash cans."

[Sandy and Ed]

I don't see an issue putting junk mail in the trash at the postal station unless it is overflowing - then it is very inconsiderate!
Exactly!!!! Self evident you would think…… but maybe not for some slobs.

[JMintzer]

People are told to not put DOG WASTE in the trash cans. If people didn’t put junk mail in them, there would be no need for trash cans there at all.

Told by whom?

I've never seen any such sign at our postal station...

But then again, I rarely walk the dog to the postal station, so it's a non-issue...

[TeresaE]

I’m curious why no one has suggested that recycle bins be placed at the mail stations?

[NotGolfer]

First world problems!!

[JMintzer]

I’m curious why no one has suggested that recycle bins be placed at the mail stations?

Because TV doesn't do the typical recycling with the blue bins...

[Fanfaron2020]

OK, I never throw junk mail into these trash cans after I saw someone REMOVING mail, think identity theft or similar All of the mail in our mailbox goes home looked at and trashed at home or shredded as necessary.

I always strike out my name/address (and sometimes account number) with a black marker on any and all mail before I pitch them... these days you cannot trust anyone (sadly).

[golfing eagles]

I understand the chastising if the trash can is completely full but it is there for that reason.

Villagers already compromise by having to travel a mile or more to get their mail. That saves enormous labor costs. So the least they can do is provide trash cans adequate enough to handle the discarded mail.

Just one question----who is "they"????

Would that be the United States Postal Service which is the entity that "saves enormous labor costs"? Or are you suggesting that it should be that "evil, greedy developer" that needs to babysit mature adults to guide them into correct behavior???

Let's see----maybe 5 pieces of junk mail each for 800 homes = 4,000 pieces of mail stuffed into a few trash cans, overflowing often, OR, just maybe, a homeowner transports 5 ounces of mail home and the load is divided 800 ways. I also question how many homes are "a mile or more" away from their postal station. I'm sure there are some, but not many.

[tsmall22204]

Good answer. Personal feelings do not constitute good decisions. Trash cans have no other purpose than junk mail. Signs will tell you not to put dog poop in the cans. Are there any signs against junk mail?

[Scout612]

This is why people are told to NOT put their "junk mail" in the trash containers. Really rude. If everyone did this, the trash would have to be emptied several times a day.
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Who said, “We can’t put junk mail in the trash cans?” So why have trash cans? Someone needs to get a life and worry about why they get up set about junk mail in trash cans. Want to get upset, watch what’s happening in Ukraine.

[jimkerr]

Think you missed the point. Not like film vs digital. It is about junk mail disposal responsibility. Take your junk mail home and put it in your trash. The receptacles at the postal stations are not dumpsters for your household trash, which is what junk mail is.
Sorry for the inconvenience.

Wrong. The trash cans are for trash. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with trash being put in trash cans. That’s why they are there in the first place.

[Stu from NYC]

Good answer. Personal feelings do not constitute good decisions. Trash cans have no other purpose than junk mail. Signs will tell you not to put dog poop in the cans. Are there any signs against junk mail?

I did hear that once upon a time someone brought their lunch to the pool and wanted to dispose of the wrapper and sadly enough the trash cans were full. They were beside themselves with horror.

[raney3099]

Then what exactly are they there for?

[G.R.I.T.S.]

This is why people are told to NOT put their "junk mail" in the trash containers. Really rude. If everyone did this, the trash would have to be emptied several times a day.
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It begs the question: why are trash cans located at the postal stations if they are not intended for trash???🤔

[gettingby]

Why do I care how many times THEY have to empty a trash can? Trash cans are there for trash. I got an idea, remove them and then see what a mess that would be.

[mkjelenbaas]

This is why people are told to NOT put their "junk mail" in the trash containers. Really rude. If everyone did this, the trash would have to be emptied several times a day.
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Several times per day seems a bit of an over statement - maybe twice a day.

[Shadowrider]

This is why people are told to NOT put their "junk mail" in the trash containers. Really rude. If everyone did this, the trash would have to be emptied several times a day.
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I have not seen a posting or read anywhere that states that we should not throw garbage into these garbage cans.

[bp243]

This is why people are told to NOT put their "junk mail" in the trash containers. Really rude. If everyone did this, the trash would have to be emptied several times a day.
92824

Love the idea of trash cans by the mailboxes! That’s brilliant and so handy.

[OhioBuckeye]

Another way you could do it is if it is bulk mail with no address on it just mail it again & let the PO get rid of it. Hate to say this but that’s what I do!

[fdpaq0580]

[QUOTE=villagetinker;2067212]OK, I never throw junk mail into these trash cans after I saw someone REMOVING mail, think identity theft or similar All of the mail in our mailbox goes home looked at and trashed at home or shredded as necessary.[/QUO

Smart! 👍👍

[fdpaq0580]

Bunch of old goats in TV! Now get off my lawn.

😂😂😂

[Stu from NYC]

Another way you could do it is if it is bulk mail with no address on it just mail it again & let the PO get rid of it. Hate to say this but that’s what I do!

Have to think about that one

[bill72]

Think you missed the point. Not like film vs digital. It is about junk mail disposal responsibility. Take your junk mail home and put it in your trash. The receptacles at the postal stations are not dumpsters for your household trash, which is what junk mail is.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
Put in larger trash cans or more.

[Paula]

I've always been amazed at people who stand out in the blazing heat or freezing cold to sort their mail when they could be doing it at home in air conditioned or heated comfort.

[Two Bills]

When bored, I use all prepaid return envelope from advertisers to send as much junk back as I can stuff in envelope.
Costs advertiser the postage, and helps keep postal workers in a job.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

When bored, I use all prepaid return envelope from advertisers to send as much junk back as I can stuff in envelope.
Costs advertiser the postage, and helps keep postal workers in a job.

Lots of people do that. And then they whine about how expensive those advertisers' products are. Murika, amirite?


Meanwhile, back at the postal station: trash cans are for trash. Junk mail is trash. The only time that's a problem, is when the can is full and people pile more on top of an already-full can. Often, they can EASILY get more in that trash can by simply placing their largest piece of junk mail flat on the top of the pile, and using a closed fist, pressing the entire pile DOWN deeper into the can. They don't have to touch anyone else's stuff, just that one piece of their own mail.

I do this often. Turns out - most of the time, that bag isn't even half-filled and there's PLENTY of room for more.

[sktb888]

This is why people are told to NOT put their "junk mail" in the trash containers. Really rude. If everyone did this, the trash would have to be emptied several times a day.
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Bigger trash cans needed. Problem solved.

[Waltdisney4life]

The request not to use the trash cans at the mailbox area was before they started burning all trash trash used to be recycle now it does not matter where you put it all trash is burned.
Don’t be upset that you couldn’t put your pets poop poop in the can that is not a receptacle or animal waste!!

[forebubba]

I disagree. Are told by whom? My mail station on has 5 of those trash cans. They are obviously located there for junk mail. What else are people supposed to use them for? If they are not for junk mail, then remove them and save money. Nobody ever told me not to put junk mail in them. I will continue to use those trash cans for junk mail, like most logical people do.

Dont complain about your amenity fees when it pays for the trash pick up at mail stations.

[roob1]

If the cans are for junk mail, and they frequently get overfilled, it seems larger/more cans are needed. Maybe those concerned should notify TV that they get overloaded.

Or possibly those responsible for emptying them need to inform their superiors.


Exactly!!!! Self evident you would think…… but maybe not for some slobs.

[nhtexasrn]

This is why people are told to NOT put their "junk mail" in the trash containers. Really rude. If everyone did this, the trash would have to be emptied several times a day.
92824

Who tells people not to use the trash cans for junk mail? I've never been told this by anyone although I have heard complaints about it. Our mail station has not 1, not 2, not 3, but 4 trash cans! I'm guessing they are for junk mail since I don't know why else they would be there!? Now the person who left his/her junk mail just lying on top of the trash can probably could have taken a few steps to another can and disposed of the junk mail properly. This is just one lazy person and doesn't represent all of us.

[Holpat39]

I disagree. Are told by whom? My mail station on has 5 of those trash cans. They are obviously located there for junk mail. What else are people supposed to use them for? If they are not for junk mail, then remove them and save money. Nobody ever told me not to put junk mail in them. I will continue to use those trash cans for junk mail, like most logical people do.

Totally disagree with you. Take your junk mail trash home and dispose of it there. Just wait until the phone books start to arrive.

[fdpaq0580]

Sorry you missed the point - why are we generating this junk mail to begin with. Garbage is garbage. Perhaps you subscribe to the it's OK as long as it is not in my backyard.

Junk mail is a problem. It is usually advertising or solicitations. It is generated because it works. If it did not produce a return greater than the cost, advertisers and solicitors would cease using it. It wastes resources and pollutes our environment. (over flowing trash cans with loose papers and plastics blowing into the ponds and neighborhoods.) Easiest solution might be to take it home and put unwanted mail in home trash. Same as not unwrapping unwanted packaging and leaving it at the store.
In truth, rather than trash cans, dumpsters would allow those that don't want to take junk mail home, a more practical size receptacle for that purpose. Problem then is that some would use them for excessive household trash and junk (old chairs, broken lamps, used auto filters, etc).
Fact is, this is just my opinion. I am not the trash police. Just a neighbor who likes his neighborhood and would like to keep it nice for everyone.
Peace! 🙏

[Holpat39]

When cans are full common-sense dictates that no more trash should be put into the cans. Take it home and stuff it in your own trash.

[juddfl]

Common sense would be to not leave the mail as in that photo. It could blow all over the place. This mail trash has been discuss before on this site. I actually met the man that empties our trash cans one day doing his job. I asked him if it was ok to leave junk mail in the trash or should I just take it home. His answer surprised me. He said to please put it in the trash can at the postal station. He then told me that he empties our cans every day and they would cut his hours if there was not enough trash to collect. I never realized it was emptied every day. I don't know how often your trash is emptied, but I'm going to put mine in our postal trash to keep this man working. Support your postal trash collector!

[notme6w]

What is the difference - the trash can at the postal station or your garbage ? Is this not like film Vs digital ? What a waste of money and resources !

So add a second pail knowing how much trash mail is received

[fdpaq0580]

When cans are full common-sense dictates that no more trash should be put into the cans. Take it home and stuff it in your own trash.

Common sense a myth. Evidence is the overstuffed trash bins.

[retiredguy123]

Junk mail is a problem. It is usually advertising or solicitations. It is generated because it works. If it did not produce a return greater than the cost, advertisers and solicitors would cease using it. It wastes resources and pollutes our environment. (over flowing trash cans with loose papers and plastics blowing into the ponds and neighborhoods.) Easiest solution might be to take it home and put unwanted mail in home trash. Same as not unwrapping unwanted packaging and leaving it at the store.
In truth, rather than trash cans, dumpsters would allow those that don't want to take junk mail home, a more practical size receptacle for that purpose. Problem then is that some would use them for excessive household trash and junk (old chairs, broken lamps, used auto filters, etc).
Fact is, this is just my opinion. I am not the trash police. Just a neighbor who likes his neighborhood and would like to keep it nice for everyone.
Peace! 🙏
Some people claim that the Post Office makes money delivering junk mail. I find that hard to believe. If it is true, then why don't private companies deliver junk mail? The solution is for the Federal Government to charge their actual cost to deliver all mail, especially junk mail that damages the environment.

[Tonnib]

This is why people are told to NOT put their "junk mail" in the trash containers. Really rude. If everyone did this, the trash would have to be emptied several times a day.
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I was never told not to put unwanted mail in the cans. I can’t find such a sign. Were you so instructed? By whom? If it’s a rule, I’ll follow it. Question: If they are not intended for mail, then why 5 cans? “off site” trash could be problematic. I think maybe they just might be for unwanted mail and I will continue to place mine there. If you want my address, it’s also in the phone book, many places on the web and at the county offices.

Can’t we just ask nicely to make sure your trash is properly disposed before we walk away. That might be a more productive post.

Sorry I’m a bit edgy. I am a rule follower and I feel that maybe this isn’t really a rule and I’m being duped. Happy to find out differently if in fact it is a rule.

[Speedie]

Postal service should start charging these mailers at same rate that we all pay and cancel their bulk mail discount

That would cut out lots of junk, help the postal deficit, save the planet from wasted ink and paper, and maybe reduce the frequent stamp cost inflation

[Stu from NYC]

I was never told not to put unwanted mail in the cans. I can’t find such a sign. Were you so instructed? By whom? If it’s a rule, I’ll follow it. Question: If they are not intended for mail, then why 5 cans? “off site” trash could be problematic. I think maybe they just might be for unwanted mail and I will continue to place mine there. If you want my address, it’s also in the phone book, many places on the web and at the county offices.

Can’t we just ask nicely to make sure your trash is properly disposed before we walk away. That might be a more productive post.

Sorry I’m a bit edgy. I am a rule follower and I feel that maybe this isn’t really a rule and I’m being duped. Happy to find out differently if in fact it is a rule.

It is a rule that was made up by the self appointed postal trash police.

[Joe C.]

Hey !!! IT'S JUNK MAIL...... I didn't ask for it, but the post office delivered it to me. So I just give it back to them.....in their trash can. Sometimes I take it home, but if it's only one or two in a small pack of mail, then I throw it in their trash can. But if the trash can is full, then I bring it home for sure.

[terrild53]

This is why people are told to NOT put their "junk mail" in the trash containers. Really rude. If everyone did this, the trash would have to be emptied several times a day.
92824

I take my junk mail home & tear it up and put it in my garbage can at home. I am not interested in having my personal information robbed and/or some creep going through those mail station garbage cans just waiting to steal my identity or casing my house to possibly rob it. It DOES happen here in the “Bubble.”

[GypsyRN]

People are told to not put DOG WASTE in the trash cans. If people didn’t put junk mail in them, there would be no need for trash cans there at all.

Putting animal waste in the postal cans was a NO-NO when we had recycling in place. Now that ALL waste in being collected AND being burned, who cares from which receptable dog poop is being collected...postal cans or residence trash??? Get a life people!! Who cares??? :pray:

[Rodneysblue]

I sure hope you stuffed the material on top
of the trash can inside it, or into one of the
other trash cans nearby,
so it wouldn’t blow away!

Oh heck no. That would have been the responsible thing to do. 🤪😂

[Chiefhyde]

It seems to me that the reason they are there is to prevent people from throwing their junk mail on the ground. But I have seen people take trash out of their car and golf cart and put it in the canI disagree. Are told by whom? My mail station on has 5 of those trash cans. They are obviously located there for junk mail. What else are people supposed to use them for? If they are not for junk mail, then remove them and save money. Nobody ever told me not to put junk mail in them. I will continue to use those trash cans for junk mail, like most logical people do.

[ken.yotz]

I always strike out my name/address (and sometimes account number) with a black marker on any and all mail before I pitch them... these days you cannot trust anyone (sadly).

If they can get my name and address from a mailing list, I don't care if they go through the trash to find it because when they send me mail it will receive the same treatment.

[DonnaNi4os]

What is the difference - the trash can at the postal station or your garbage ? Is this not like film Vs digital ? What a waste of money and resources !

I think you missed the point that the trash was pouring out of the can and stacked on top of it.

[davem4616]

WOW...a post that knocks Villages, the developer, the post office, advertisers, recycling and dog owners....how did the Village Sun escape????

[Richpetty42]

Who said, “We can’t put junk mail in the trash cans?” So why have trash cans? Someone needs to get a life and worry about why they get up set about junk mail in trash cans. Want to get upset, watch what’s happening in Ukraine.
👍🏻🇺🇦Finally someone has good answer & correct. There’s so many things in the world that are bad & somebody complaining about junk mail in a trash can at the PO. If you can’t put trash in one of multiple trash cans on-site then why are they there?

[yamma3]

What is the difference - the trash can at the postal station or your garbage ? Is this not like film Vs digital ? What a waste of money and resources !

We have seen the people who remove the trash struggle to remove bags heavy with garbage, mostly unwanted mail. I don't see how it is such a hardship to take your junk mail home.

[Scorpyo]

They need to put a sign on all trash cans that reads:
"Please do not put trash in the trash cans."
:coolsmiley: You are absolutely correct. Or they could simply put a complete list, on the can, of acceptable trash that is allowed in the trash can. :1rotfl:

[gbs317]

These cans are for junk mail only, not car trash, not house hold garbage, not Micky D wrappers, and especially not for dog poop.

[Scorpyo]

When bored, I use all prepaid return envelope from advertisers to send as much junk back as I can stuff in envelope.
Costs advertiser the postage, and helps keep postal workers in a job.
I think that is a very horrible idea! Horrible because I've never thought of it before. Thanks for the horrible, yet brilliant idea! :bigbow:

[Stu from NYC]

WOW...a post that knocks Villages, the developer, the post office, advertisers, recycling and dog owners....how did the Village Sun escape????

Well now that you mention it if the Sun had a living breathing editor none of this would happen.:bigbow:

[CFrance]

Who said, “We can’t put junk mail in the trash cans?” So why have trash cans? Someone needs to get a life and worry about why they get up set about junk mail in trash cans. Want to get upset, watch what’s happening in Ukraine.
Back when we still had recycling in The Villages instead of incineration, "they," and I don't know who that is, said it was more responsible to take your junk mail home and recycle it. That's all I know.

[WelchNH]

Another day in the life of "Florida's friendliest home town"

[Stu from NYC]

Back when we still had recycling in The Villages instead of incineration, "they," and I don't know who that is, said it was more responsible to take your junk mail home and recycle it. That's all I know.

They burn what we put out in trash so what is the difference if our house or mail station?

[Rose Ann Vinci Igoe]

This is why people are told to NOT put their "junk mail" in the trash containers. Really rude. If everyone did this, the trash would have to be emptied several times a day.
92824

so what would go in the trash cans?

[juddfl]

I'm posting again. Talk to the person that collects the trash at your postal station. Like I stated before, our trash is emptied daily. He told me," PLEASE KEEP PUTTING MY JUNK MAIL IN THE TRASH CAN AT THE POSTAL STATION! " Otherwise they'll cut his hours or lay him off. He is trying to supplement his income with this job. Support your postal station trash collector.

[Velvet]

First world problems!!

Yes, funny isn’t it? We ARE the first world.

[Velvet]

Junk mail is a problem. It is usually advertising or solicitations. It is generated because it works. If it did not produce a return greater than the cost, advertisers and solicitors would cease using it. It wastes resources and pollutes our environment. (over flowing trash cans with loose papers and plastics blowing into the ponds and neighborhoods.) Easiest solution might be to take it home and put unwanted mail in home trash. Same as not unwrapping unwanted packaging and leaving it at the store.
In truth, rather than trash cans, dumpsters would allow those that don't want to take junk mail home, a more practical size receptacle for that purpose. Problem then is that some would use them for excessive household trash and junk (old chairs, broken lamps, used auto filters, etc).
Fact is, this is just my opinion. I am not the trash police. Just a neighbor who likes his neighborhood and would like to keep it nice for everyone.
Peace! ������

The problem with junk mail is not HOW we dispose of them, in my opinion. But that they fill up my mailbox in the first place. I know, I know, they subsidize mail delivery, but then they expect me to deal with it. Repeat junk mail from the same source often amounts to harassment. We would block it on our phone.

[DDToto41]

I disagree. Are told by whom? My mail station on has 5 of those trash cans. They are obviously located there for junk mail. What else are people supposed to use them for? If they are not for junk mail, then remove them and save money. Nobody ever told me not to put junk mail in them. I will continue to use those trash cans for junk mail, like most logical people do.
Logical people would take it home and recycle it, not put it in a trash bin to have it go to a land fill.

[retiredguy123]

Logical people would take it home and recycle it, not put it in a trash bin to have it go to a land fill.
I believe that your home trash and the postal station trash both go to the same place and it is burned.

[Stu from NYC]

Logical people would take it home and recycle it, not put it in a trash bin to have it go to a land fill.

The only problem with your statement is that all the trash goes to one location where it is burned to supply us with energy.

[retiredguy123]

The only problem with your statement is that all the trash goes to one location where it is burned to supply us with energy.
Correct. I always have more energy after I take out the trash.

[Cheryl Barrios]

I disagree. Are told by whom? My mail station on has 5 of those trash cans. They are obviously located there for junk mail. What else are people supposed to use them for? If they are not for junk mail, then remove them and save money. Nobody ever told me not to put junk mail in them. I will continue to use those trash cans for junk mail, like most logical people do.

I understand what you're saying. It makes complete sense. But I think the people who use the trash cans should make sure their items are put in the trash cans - not laid on the top or on the ground where they can blow away. A trash can keeps trash collected so it doesn't look like everyone just threw it on the ground. The trash cans are a convenience to residents and should be used appropriately.

[Briand]

The OP was making the point that as there is only one trash can there and it is full to overflowing - please don’t add to the pile of ‘junk mail’ and take it home to dispose of it. The attitude that ‘oh someone else will clean it all up” is indicative of a high level of selfishness…..

[MartinSE]

I have not seen ours overflowing in over 2 years here. If it is happening, then maybe bigger and more cans. Better than junk be thrown there than on the street.

I make it a point to sort our mail, and anything that might be useful to ID thieves (offers by banks, etc.) get taken home and shredded. Anything like coupons we never use get put in the can.

[JMintzer]

Logical people would take it home and recycle it, not put it in a trash bin to have it go to a land fill.

It all goes to the same place...

[retiredguy123]

The OP was making the point that as there is only one trash can there and it is full to overflowing - please don’t add to the pile of ‘junk mail’ and take it home to dispose of it. The attitude that ‘oh someone else will clean it all up” is indicative of a high level of selfishness…..
To clarify, that is not what the OP said. The OP didn't say there was only one trash can (most mail stations have several). The OP did say that it is "really rude" to place junk mail into a trash can. Not true. The photo only shows a few pieces of mail on top of the trash can, but it looks like there was room to stuff it into the can, and whoever placed it there probably should have done so.

[Laker14]

Totally disagree with you. Take your junk mail trash home and dispose of it there. Just wait until the phone books start to arrive.

why is it "my" junk mail? I didn't ask for it.
Because someone I don't know put my name on it?

if I put your name and address on a bag of junk, does it become "your" junk?

Obviously the simple solution is to have a larger capacity for junk mail at the mailbox station.

[Worldseries27]

A
lot
of
trash
talk
going
on

[fdpaq0580]

Correct. I always have more energy after I take out the trash.

None of my business, just curious. Wife like you to take out the trash at bed time??

😏

[kcrazorbackfan]

Think you missed the point. Not like film vs digital. It is about junk mail disposal responsibility. Take your junk mail home and put it in your trash. The receptacles at the postal stations are not dumpsters for your household trash, which is what junk mail is.
Sorry for the inconvenience.

Then tell us all what the trash cans at the postal stations are for?

The highest percentage are people usually coming from their home so they probably won’t have food or drink to throw away, so what are they put there for? It’s not an over abundance of dog poop being put in there, like one dog hater alluded to.

Waiting….

[Babubhat]

Just made my daily deposit! We pay people to empty them

[1948JDG]

I agree. Junk mail keeps the postal service going. If anyone cares, we , the USPS, still have the cheapest rates any where around.

[retiredguy123]

None of my business, just curious. Wife like you to take out the trash at bed time??

😏
Something like that.

[thevillages2013]

so what would go in the trash cans?

Beer cans from all the painters working in TV. Yes they drink beer while working. The paint smell makes them want to drink beer especially when they are spraying lacquer. :bigbow:

[Laker14]

Beer cans from all the painters working in TV. Yes they drink beer while working. The paint smell makes them want to drink beer especially when they are spraying lacquer. :bigbow:

doing anything in the Florida sun is likely to make a person want to drink a beer. Or two.

[Michael G.]

I don't see an issue putting junk mail in the trash at the postal station unless it is overflowing - then it is very inconsiderate!

Best answer yet

[fdpaq0580]

Then tell us all what the trash cans at the postal stations are for?

The highest percentage are people usually coming from their home so they probably won’t have food or drink to throw away, so what are they put there for? It’s not an over abundance of dog poop being put in there, like one dog hater alluded to.

Waiting….

Trash! And some say there are no stupid questions.

A lot of folks visit the stations, not only to pick up their mail, but to make use of the amenities that are usually found there as well. Workers visit for many reasons as well. All may have trash to discard. As stated in an earlier post, if we all sorted mail and packages at the stations, it would probably require a dumpster to adequately hold all the trash. Personally, I prefer to pick up my mail and leave and sort it at my leisure at home as opposed to trying to sort in the heat, wind or rain.

[4litehous]

I was never told not to do this...

[Stu from NYC]

I was never told not to do this...

Perhaps it was on page 43, paragraph 4 line 2 of the paperwork signed when we bought our house here.

[ithos]

Nor sure why but around the time COVID hit, they took away one of our two trash cans at the mail center.

[Fredster]

They are called trash cans for a reason,
and I personally consider junk mail,
one of the more insidious forms of trash! :1rotfl:

[JMintzer]

Trash! And some say there are no stupid questions.

A lot of folks visit the stations, not only to pick up their mail, but to make use of the amenities that are usually found there as well. Workers visit for many reasons as well. All may have trash to discard. As stated in an earlier post, if we all sorted mail and packages at the stations, it would probably require a dumpster to adequately hold all the trash. Personally, I prefer to pick up my mail and leave and sort it at my leisure at home as opposed to trying to sort in the heat, wind or rain.

Then, the simple solution is for you to do just that...

Others have their own preferences...

[Stu from NYC]

why is it "my" junk mail? I didn't ask for it.
Because someone I don't know put my name on it?

if I put your name and address on a bag of junk, does it become "your" junk?

Obviously the simple solution is to have a larger capacity for junk mail at the mailbox station.

Apparently once they put your name on it than it becomes your junk.

[Stryker]

Here’s another idea. Refuse to accept and deliver junk mail.

[4Paws4Me]

Ok, if I have this right....NO junk mail in the trash cans at the postal stations. I'll bring it home and throw it away in MY trash cans. Then I'll take my house trash to the trash cans at the postal station and throw it away there. Wow, glad I got that cleared up. This Village living is complicated.

Oh, I forgot one more thing. If there is junk mail on top of the postal station trash cans, because of one inconsiderate person, I take it and throw it in another trash can. That way it doesn't blow all over the place, which is what the OP did right? Well, they did do the right thing and throw it in another trash can, after they took the picture, right? You know so it wouldn't spread all over the ground. Or did they just take the picture, walk away to complain about it on this site and leave the trash on top of the trash can?

[Zaharoff@aol.com]

:clap2:I disagree. Are told by whom? My mail station on has 5 of those trash cans. They are obviously located there for junk mail. What else are people supposed to use them for? If they are not for junk mail, then remove them and save money. Nobody ever told me not to put junk mail in them. I will continue to use those trash cans for junk mail, like most logical people do.

[MDLNB]

Lets see.........trash cans at the postal boxes? So, if not used for trash, then what are they put there for? Sorry, but until someone explains to me the purpose of the trash cans at the postal boxes, if not for trash I will use them to dump my junk mail if I wish to. I suppose they could be there to clean out one's car. Or, maybe those that are sitting in the lot eating their lunch could use it for their sandwich wrappers. Maybe trash cans located there are supposed to be for aesthetic reasons only? Maybe they are there to symbolize that most mail is trash?
Guess I will just use trash cans for trash until I am told that it is unlawful.

[BrianL99]

This is why people are told to NOT put their "junk mail" in the trash containers. Really rude. If everyone did this, the trash would have to be emptied several times a day.
92824
Nominated for DPM.

[MDLNB]

I've always been amazed at people who stand out in the blazing heat or freezing cold to sort their mail when they could be doing it at home in air conditioned or heated comfort.


Are you also amazed at those that play golf in the "blazing heat or freezing cold?"

[frank1975]

Why do you think the trash container is put there?????

[Diane H]

Just get a bigger trash bin.

[GRACEALLEMAN]

What is the difference - the trash can at the postal station or your garbage ? Is this not like film Vs digital ? What a waste of money and resources !
Trash cans
Well I guess you could always put your dog poop bags in there

[GRACEALLEMAN]

Trash cans
Well I guess you could always put your dog poop bags in there

[chenault55]

It’s been in The Villages News and the Sun newspaper several times reminding people not to put junk mail in the receptacles at the post office….don’t shoot the messenger and I surely don’t want to debate whether it’s right or wrong. Just telling you what I’ve read.

[MDLNB]

It’s been in The Villages News and the Sun newspaper several times reminding people not to put junk mail in the receptacles at the post office….don’t shoot the messenger and I surely don’t want to debate whether it’s right or wrong. Just telling you what I’ve read.


I don't get the Sun or the News so I guess it doesn't pertain to me.

The junk mail goes into the "TRASH" whether it stays at the postal boxes or whether it goes home, so there is no difference. Complaining about what others do in their day to day lives is ludicrous and boorish. Dumping trash is "trash" cans does no harm. If they do not wish one to deposit trash in trash cans, they should remove them. OR, they could put a sign on them stating that trash cans are for decoration only. Of course, they may be symbols of protest against what someone feels the majority of our mail really is.....trash.

[Stu from NYC]

nominated for dpm.

dpm?

[JMintzer]

dpm?

I dunno...

I went to Podiatry School for 4 years to receive my D.P.M. Now, you get nominated for one? Damn! :icon_wink:

[ElDiabloJoe]

dpm?

I'm guessing they mistyped and meant DOM, Dumba$$ or Dope Of The Month.

Just guessing.

[mydavid]

Think you missed the point. Not like film vs digital. It is about junk mail disposal responsibility. Take your junk mail home and put it in your trash. The receptacles at the postal stations are not dumpsters for your household trash, which is what junk mail is.
Sorry for the inconvenience. Why do you think they have several trash cans around your postal stations, its not like your eating your lunch there, its for your junk mail.:welcome:

[Jacob85]

If they put it in our boxes then we can put it in the trash!

[MDLNB]

If they put it in our boxes then we can put it in the trash!


If they put it in OUR boxes, then we can put it in THEIR trash...:)

[talonip]

Think
you missed the point. Not like film vs digital. It is about junk mail disposal responsibility. Take your junk mail home and put it in your trash. The receptacles at the postal stations are not dumpsters for your household trash, which is what junk mail is.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
So let’s remove the trash cans from the postal stations. That will show em. This stupid argument has been discussed before.

[Scorpyo]

Although things may seem apparent, logical and obvious, at times obvious and logical may not apply. There are questions about the trash containers at the postal stations. I actually discovered the correct usage. I was at Burger King recently. I was sitting outside having a burger, fries and coke. When I was finished I was ready to discard the trash in the trash container near the eating area. After all, isn’t that what they’re there for? However, before doing so I noticed a sign that read “Do not discard, in these trash containers, food items, food containers, wrappers, bags, plastic eating instruments or beverage containers. For these items please use the trash containers located at your postal stations. These containers should only be used for junk mail. Thank you.” So, there you go, your question is finally answered. Apparent, obvious and logical do not always apply. Of course if you don’t do Burger King you’re still faced with a dilemma.

[fdpaq0580]

Then, the simple solution is for you to do just that...

Others have their own preferences...

I agree with you. Some prefer to over fill the cans and others prefer to just pile stuff on top or prop it up against the can. Others prefer to empty ashtrays in the parking lot. Still others prefer to throw their empty can, bottle and food wrappers out the car window or cart. So, do what ever your personal preference might be.

Have a nice day. 😉✌

[OhioBuckeye]

It’s not rude, it’s trashing something you didn’t ask for. Myself I just stick it into outgoing mail & let the PO trash it. Can you amagine the expense that’s added onto the consumer to buy what these companies are trying to sell. If they don’t want people trashing unwanted mail take the trash cans out then they can throw their junk mail on the ground. Advertisement is big bucks for these companies. It’s not rude to get rid of unwanted mail!

[BrianL99]

I'm guessing they mistyped and meant DOM, Dumba$$ or Dope Of The Month.

Just guessing.
Dumb Post of the Month.

[CFrance]

It’s not rude, it’s trashing something you didn’t ask for. Myself I just stick it into outgoing mail & let the PO trash it. (snipped)

So you would prefer to make needless work for the postal station employees, who were only doing their job when they put junk mail in your box, than walk two feet to the nearest trash can or take it home with you. Nice.

[Stu from NYC]

Dumb Post of the Month.

Thank you think you nailed it.

[Pgcacace]

Then why are the containers there ?

[Velvet]

I am of two minds about putting the junk mail in the out mail box. That is what you are supposed to do, but first you cross out your address and indicate that you want to return it to the sender. How else will the sender know you don’t want their mail? On the other hand, if everybody did that at the same time, it would overwhelm the postal worker. Maybe send one item back each day?

[Ropnrose]

This is why people are told to NOT put their "junk mail" in the trash containers. Really rude. If everyone did this, the trash would have to be emptied several times a day.
92824

First world problems. Where is it stated that the trash cans at the postal stations are not for junk mail?

[Velvet]

First world problems. Where is it stated that the trash cans at the postal stations are not for junk mail?

Of course our problems are first world problems. Why are people saying that? They are not Martian problems. We are not Martians.

You are right. Junk mail is trash.

[Stu from NYC]

Of course our problems are first world problems. Why are people saying that? They are not Martian problems. We are not Martians.

You are right. Junk mail is trash.

Not so sure about those Martians.

NY Yankees have a minor leaguer nicknamed the Martian.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

This is why people are told to NOT put their "junk mail" in the trash containers. Really rude. If everyone did this, the trash would have to be emptied several times a day.
92824

Who tells people not to put their junk mail in the post office trash containers? I believe that's exactly what they are for.

[JMintzer]

I agree with you. Some prefer to over fill the cans and others prefer to just pile stuff on top or prop it up against the can. Others prefer to empty ashtrays in the parking lot. Still others prefer to throw their empty can, bottle and food wrappers out the car window or cart. So, do what ever your personal preference might be.

Have a nice day. 😉✌

Yeah, that was the only other option... You got me...

[JMintzer]

Of course our problems are first world problems. Why are people saying that? They are not Martian problems. We are not Martians.

You are right. Junk mail is trash.

You are aware of the terms "First World Country" and Third World Country", aren't you?

[Velvet]

You are aware of the terms "First World Country" and Third World Country", aren't you?

Yes, but why would someone be surprised that people in the first world have first world problems?To me it sounds odd. It’s a bit like a female having “female” problems. Or the Ukrainians have Ukrainian problems. I guess I am not used to the term.

[JMintzer]

Yes, but why would someone be surprised that people in the first world have first world problems?To me it sounds odd. It’s a bit like a female having “female” problems. Or the Ukrainians have Ukrainian problems. I guess I am not used to the term.

Then you don't understand the premise...

In first world countries, "first world problems" pale in comparison the those in third world countries...

[OhioBuckeye]

CFrance not making work for the PO but what are they suppose to do with something they don’t want? I do understand the PO are just delivering mail, but you didn’t say why they’re trash cans sitting there. It’s for trash just like we have in our homes! Not trying to pick a fight but I still put things I don’t ask for in the outgoing mail. Then what do you suppose the PO does with it?

[Bogie Shooter]

CFrance not making work for the PO but what are they suppose to do with something they don’t want? I do understand the PO are just delivering mail, but you didn’t say why they’re trash cans sitting there. It’s for trash just like we have in our homes! Not trying to pick a fight but I still put things I don’t ask for in the outgoing mail. Then what do you suppose the PO does with it?

Let’s see, your the ones who don’t live in TV anymore…………..

[fdpaq0580]

Then you don't understand the premise...

In first world countries, "first world problems" pale in comparison the those in third world countries...

What about "second world countries"? They always seem to get left out. 😏

[Velvet]

Then you don't understand the premise...

In first world countries, "first world problems" pale in comparison the those in third world countries...

I see, the term tries to demean first world people…. Interesting. And that is not political? English is not my first language, so I miss nuances sometimes.

[JMintzer]

What about "second world countries"? They always seem to get left out. 😏

They need to try harder...

[JMintzer]

I see, the term tries to demean first world people…. Interesting. And that is not political? English is not my first language, so I miss nuances sometimes.

https://c.tenor.com/ZFc20z8DItkAAAAM/facepalm-really.gif

[Topspinmo]

I take all my mail home and sort it where I can destroy my name and address on junk mail. I don’t want my name and address in postal station trash can.

[MartinSE]

Some people claim that the Post Office makes money delivering junk mail. I find that hard to believe. If it is true, then why don't private companies deliver junk mail? The solution is for the Federal Government to charge their actual cost to deliver all mail, especially junk mail that damages the environment.

The federal government does not run the post office.

[retiredguy123]

The federal government does not run the post office.
Semantics. The Post Office is not a private company and could not operate without Federal funding and control.

[Stu from NYC]

Semantics. The Post Office is not a private company and could not operate without Federal funding and control.

Very true

[Stu from NYC]

Off to the mail center. What am I going to do with the junk mail we received yesterday?

Decisions decisions