Trash Options?

[MsPCGenius]

If I need to leave town on a non-trash day, is there a public dumpster in TV where I can off load bagged trash?

I don't want to put it out early as a courtesy to my neighbors and when the non-courteous do so, wildlife always seems to get a hold of it.

[Dusty_Star]

If I need to leave town on a non-trash day, is there a public dumpster in TV where I can off load bagged trash?

I don't want to put it out early as a courtesy to my neighbors and when the non-courteous do so, wildlife always seems to get a hold of it.

Excellent question. I am hoping for some good answers.

[dewilson58]

A small amount................postal station.

A bag or two...........ask & take to neighbor.

[villagetinker]

We always take to a neighbor to take care of the trash, I help them, they help me.

[frayedends]

I’ve done the postal station a couple of times. But only a grocery store plastic bag size. We plan it so we don’t have much trash. If we are a few days after trash day we use that as an excuse to eat out and not generate any trash.

[tophcfa]

A small amount................postal station.

A bag or two...........ask & take to neighbor.

yup, that's what we do.

Plus, putting the trash in the postal station can covers up the dog poop : )

[Kenswing]

We leave it in the garage. Neighbor comes over on trash day and puts it at the curb. We have four or five neighbors that we all do this for.

[UpNorth]

There's always a dumpster next to a rec center. All ends up in the same place.

[Doug17s]

If I need to leave town on a non-trash day, is there a public dumpster in TV where I can off load bagged trash?

I don't want to put it out early as a courtesy to my neighbors and when the non-courteous do so, wildlife always seems to get a hold of it.

When going out of town, I take my trash bags to the big dumpster at my Rec center (not going to mention the name) as I don't want it at left at the curb and critters ripping open the bags.The dumpster is enclosed and unlocked and I always see other garbage bags in it, so I believe it's ok. And there's always ample room in the dumpster.

[JMintzer]

When going out of town, I take my trash bags to the big dumpster at my Rec center (not going to mention the name) as I don't want it at left at the curb and critters ripping open the bags.The dumpster is enclosed and unlocked and I always see other garbage bags in it, so I believe it's ok. And there's always ample room in the dumpster.

Same... We often drive north at 0:dark 30, and when we've dropped off a bag of trash, we've often seen one of the Community Watch cars in the parking lot. I asked if it was okay, and they told me it was fine...

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Our neighbors put their trash in a big rubbermaid trash can just inside their carport, and we roll it out to the end of their driveway the night before trash day. We roll it back empty at the end of that day.

We roll our own out once a month or so, when we weed the garden beds and trim the shrubs and what not, or if we have stinky food (like a chicken carcass and shrimp tails) that we don't want to sit in the kitchen trash bin. The trash guys haven't ever complained. But we put the big bag in the garbage can, and tie the bag, and the trash guy can just tip the can over the back of his truck and the bag slides right out, sealed and tidy.

[PugMom]

i'm always happy to put out trash for a traveling friend. maybe ask someone in your area?

[PugMom]

Our neighbors put their trash in a big rubbermaid trash can just inside their carport, and we roll it out to the end of their driveway the night before trash day. We roll it back empty at the end of that day.

We roll our own out once a month or so, when we weed the garden beds and trim the shrubs and what not, or if we have stinky food (like a chicken carcass and shrimp tails) that we don't want to sit in the kitchen trash bin. The trash guys haven't ever complained. But we put the big bag in the garbage can, and tie the bag, and the trash guy can just tip the can over the back of his truck and the bag slides right out, sealed and tidy.

It's true, the trash guys are very good, helpful, professional workers. they get xtra $$ @ Christmastime!

[retiredguy123]

If I need to leave town on a non-trash day, is there a public dumpster in TV where I can off load bagged trash?

I don't want to put it out early as a courtesy to my neighbors and when the non-courteous do so, wildlife always seems to get a hold of it.
I don't think there is anything that is designated as a "public" dumpster. Typically, dumpsters are privately owned and someone is paying a monthly rental and service fee to use them.

[Pairadocs]

Excellent question. I am hoping for some good answers.

We've not known of one and travel often been here a long time. We've always had to impose on a neighbor and then reciprocated of course. Have noticed (it's very obvious) that the AB&B places (not talking about long term renters, or seasonal folks) just put trash out any day of the week and leave, those places, three in our neighborhood and large homes they are, always have bags of trash no matter if they are there one night, 2, or a long weekend, might be the owners have told them the MUST not leave trash in the home ?

[Pairadocs]

It's true, the trash guys are very good, helpful, professional workers. they get xtra $$ @ Christmastime!

Yes, I give them gift cards AND always wait with warm home made cookies also.

[Girlcopper]

I don't think there is anything that is designated as a "public" dumpster. Typically, dumpsters are privately owned and someone is paying a monthly rental and service fee to use them.
I doubt you’ll get jail time if you dump a bag on occasion

[Cuervo]

This is one of the perks I miss of living in New York.
There you could get rid of your garbage any time or day of the week.
All you had to do was gift wrap it leave it on the street and within second someone would come along and steal it.

[gbs317]

A small amount................postal station.

A bag or two...........ask & take to neighbor.
Postal station is for paper only not food trash but asking a neighbor is a good idea. They help you, you help them, makes for a good neighbor.

[retiredguy123]

Postal station is for paper only not food trash but asking a neighbor is a good idea. They help you, you help them, makes for a good neighbor.
Paper only? What is your source for this information? Please provide a link.

[Veracity]

When going out of town, I take my trash bags to the big dumpster at my Rec center (not going to mention the name) as I don't want it at left at the curb and critters ripping open the bags.The dumpster is enclosed and unlocked and I always see other garbage bags in it, so I believe it's ok. And there's always ample room in the dumpster.

I occasionally see people disposing of their garbage bags in rec center dumpsters and always wondered why anyone would do that when we have garbage pickup twice a week. Now I know.

[merrymini]

Postal station is paper only and NO DOG POOP. The pick ups there must be less frequent and they do not want critters or bad smells. Makea sense.

[retiredguy123]

Postal station is paper only and NO DOG POOP. The pick ups there must be less frequent and they do not want critters or bad smells. Makea sense.
I have seen a few signs about no dog poop, but nothing about "paper only". Do you have a source for this information? My postal station says nothing about what you can and cannot dispose of.

[maistocars]

Here you go - Eligible Residential Drop-Off Items
Sumter County Solid Waste does provide a Citizen’s Drop-Off Area (CDA) at 819 CR 529, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538 for residents to drop off the following acceptable items for a fee (See Fee Schedule below):

Residential/Household Class 1 Waste/Garbage
Residential Recyclable Materials – No Charge
Plastics #1 through #7
Aluminum, Tin, and Steel Cans
Mixed Paper (Magazines, Newsprint, Office Paper,
Phone Books, Catalogs)
Clean Paper Bags
Waste Tires
Batteries, Car, rechargeable, normal household batteries
Scrap Metal
Cardboard
Brush, Construction, and Demolition Debris
Electronics
Furniture
Fire Extinguisher

Fees Effective as of January 1, 2021 | Sumter County, FL - Official Website (https://www.sumtercountyfl.gov/1267/Fees-effective-112021)

[Alarmed]

Recycle and dumpster for Marion County on Rt 42 in Wiersdale.

[Slainte]

This is one of the perks I miss of living in New York.
There you could get rid of your garbage any time or day of the week.
All you had to do was gift wrap it leave it on the street and within second someone would come along and steal it.

97th Street: garbage cans right outside the tenements.

[jimjamuser]

If I need to leave town on a non-trash day, is there a public dumpster in TV where I can off load bagged trash?

I don't want to put it out early as a courtesy to my neighbors and when the non-courteous do so, wildlife always seems to get a hold of it.
My wife tried leaving ME at a public dumpster, but the kindly Community Service people brought me back.

[Dusty_Star]

My wife tried leaving ME at a public dumpster, but the kindly Community Service people brought me back.

Next time, have her PM me, I'll show her how to lock the top. ;)

[Sherkugawa]

We always take to a neighbor to take care of the trash, I help them, they help me.

Neighbors helping neighbors! That’s what it’s all about!

[vintageogauge]

We always take to a neighbor to take care of the trash, I help them, they help me.

And that is the correct solution.

[frayedends]

Postal station is paper only and NO DOG POOP. The pick ups there must be less frequent and they do not want critters or bad smells. Makea sense.

There are trash bins at our postal station and no signs restricting what can be put in them. I mean, if I have a dunkin cup in my golf cart I'm gonna put it in there.

[Dusty_Star]

There are trash bins at our postal station and no signs restricting what can be put in them. I mean, if I have a dunkin cup in my golf cart I'm gonna put it in there.

I believe that post was debunked earlier. It is just one opinion.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Wow....a whole thread about trash and not one rant about ‘plastic bags’! Progress

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Re: the dumpsters at rec centers and other areas in/around The Villages:

Those are paid for by whoever owns the property the dumpster sits on, they're not part of the amenities. You're not "allowed" to put your trash in them. However, the property managers/owners/neighbors aren't really going to care if you use them. "Accepting that you do this" is not "tacit permission." If you lift the lid to toss a trash bag in, and a rat comes out and bites you, you can't sue the property owner for having unsanitary conditions. That's because you didn't have the right to do that in the first place. You do it at your own risk, which is fine - I did the same thing once up north when our community dumpster was full and the Wawa down the street had room in theirs for a trash bag.

As for the trash cans at the postal stations: they're INTENDED for people to toss whatever mail they don't want to take home with them. That might be plastic wrapping, it might be junk mail, it might be small boxes or bubble wrap, or envelopes, and so on. Maybe you brought your Wendy's soda cup with you while reading through your mail and now it's empty so you toss that in too.

But it's not intended for you to clean out three months worth of crap in your car and stuff a garbage bag into the can, and it's not intended for you to put feces in it.

You shouldn't NEED rules for this. It's called "being a civilized adult living in a first-world country, and having a mother who cared enough about her child's future to teach them manners."

If you had a horrible mother, you could be forgiven. If not, then it's on you to behave like a civilized adult, whether the rules say you have to or not.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Re: the dumpsters at rec centers and other areas in/around The Villages:

Those are paid for by whoever owns the property the dumpster sits on, they're not part of the amenities. You're not "allowed" to put your trash in them. However, the property managers/owners/neighbors aren't really going to care if you use them. "Accepting that you do this" is not "tacit permission." If you lift the lid to toss a trash bag in, and a rat comes out and bites you, you can't sue the property owner for having unsanitary conditions. That's because you didn't have the right to do that in the first place. You do it at your own risk, which is fine - I did the same thing once up north when our community dumpster was full and the Wawa down the street had room in theirs for a trash bag.

As for the trash cans at the postal stations: they're INTENDED for people to toss whatever mail they don't want to take home with them. That might be plastic wrapping, it might be junk mail, it might be small boxes or bubble wrap, or envelopes, and so on. Maybe you brought your Wendy's soda cup with you while reading through your mail and now it's empty so you toss that in too.

But it's not intended for you to clean out three months worth of crap in your car and stuff a garbage bag into the can, and it's not intended for you to put feces in it.

You shouldn't NEED rules for this. It's called "being a civilized adult living in a first-world country, and having a mother who cared enough about her child's future to teach them manners."

If you had a horrible mother, you could be forgiven. If not, then it's on you to behave like a civilized adult, whether the rules say you have to or not.

Or as many on here say....and do...’the rules are for thee....but not for me’!

[Shipping up to Boston]

Re: the dumpsters at rec centers and other areas in/around The Villages:

Those are paid for by whoever owns the property the dumpster sits on, they're not part of the amenities. You're not "allowed" to put your trash in them. However, the property managers/owners/neighbors aren't really going to care if you use them. "Accepting that you do this" is not "tacit permission." If you lift the lid to toss a trash bag in, and a rat comes out and bites you, you can't sue the property owner for having unsanitary conditions. That's because you didn't have the right to do that in the first place. You do it at your own risk, which is fine - I did the same thing once up north when our community dumpster was full and the Wawa down the street had room in theirs for a trash bag.

As for the trash cans at the postal stations: they're INTENDED for people to toss whatever mail they don't want to take home with them. That might be plastic wrapping, it might be junk mail, it might be small boxes or bubble wrap, or envelopes, and so on. Maybe you brought your Wendy's soda cup with you while reading through your mail and now it's empty so you toss that in too.

But it's not intended for you to clean out three months worth of crap in your car and stuff a garbage bag into the can, and it's not intended for you to put feces in it.

You shouldn't NEED rules for this. It's called "being a civilized adult living in a first-world country, and having a mother who cared enough about her child's future to teach them manners."

If you had a horrible mother, you could be forgiven. If not, then it's on you to behave like a civilized adult, whether the rules say you have to or not.

Funny part is, if you do some diligence cross threads...these are some of the same people that flex about having all this money earning interest and owning multiple TV properties...yet can’t follow a simple expectation disposing of their lazy trash.

[MsPCGenius]

Wow.... all I really wanted to know was if there was a "proper" place for me to drop a single bag of kitchen trash on my way out of town. :o

[Velvet]

Our neighbors put their trash in a big rubbermaid trash can just inside their carport, and we roll it out to the end of their driveway the night before trash day. We roll it back empty at the end of that day.

We roll our own out once a month or so, when we weed the garden beds and trim the shrubs and what not, or if we have stinky food (like a chicken carcass and shrimp tails) that we don't want to sit in the kitchen trash bin. The trash guys haven't ever complained. But we put the big bag in the garbage can, and tie the bag, and the trash guy can just tip the can over the back of his truck and the bag slides right out, sealed and tidy.

In my area the trash can would be thrown out too. These trucks are not automated for them as they are up north.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Wow.... all I really wanted to know was if there was a "proper" place for me to drop a single bag of kitchen trash on my way out of town. :o

I think you got your answer.....ask a neighbor. There is no other ‘sanctioned’ way to dispose of it on TV property.

[retiredguy123]

I think you got your answer.....ask a neighbor. There is no other ‘sanctioned’ way to dispose of it on TV property.
Correct. Getting rid of trash is not free.

[dewilson58]

Wow.... all I really wanted to know was if there was a "proper" place for me to drop a single bag of kitchen trash on my way out of town. :o

Welcome to ToTV.
The original post always gets lost.

:MOJE_whot:

[Bill14564]

Re: the dumpsters at rec centers and other areas in/around The Villages:

Those are paid for by whoever owns the property the dumpster sits on, they're not part of the amenities. You're not "allowed" to put your trash in them.
…


I’m pretty sure the land the dumpster sits on is owned by either the the District which collects my amenity fee to run activities at the center or the District which collects my maintenance fee to take care of the facilities. Either way, my neighbors and I fund trash collection at those facilities.

As for what the INTENDED use of the postal station cans - there was a long thread on here a year or so ago about how they were NOT intended for junk mail.

[Velvet]

As for what the INTENDED use of the postal station cans - there was a long thread on here a year or so ago about how they were NOT intended for junk mail.

Whatever their intention for the garbage cans, most people will not take junk mail with them. The alternative would be to leave them on the bench where the wind blows them around. Just because someone puts something into your letter box does not mean that you will do anything with it. Or even pick it up.

[Bogie Shooter]

Here we go again, trash cans at postal station.

[frayedends]

I save up the feces in my car for a few months and dump it in the postal station all the time. Not a problem.

Good grief this forum is full of wackos. How do do you get months of trash and feces out of a coffee cup? Really. The bins at the postal stations are for trash that you may have with you for any reason. A score card, junk mail, a coffee cup. And yes I put a small grocery store size bag in there if it’s not trash day when I travel. It’s all going to the same place and funded by the same people, us.

[Shipping up to Boston]

I’m pretty sure the land the dumpster sits on is owned by either the the District which collects my amenity fee to run activities at the center or the District which collects my maintenance fee to take care of the facilities. Either way, my neighbors and I fund trash collection at those facilities.

As for what the INTENDED use of the postal station cans - there was a long thread on here a year or so ago about how they were NOT intended for junk mail.

Your first paragraph may be true....so what’s your point?
By doing so...does that give you the right to throw household trash into those containers...as stated herein?

Your second sentence is true. The suggested receptacle for discarded mail is usually a blue secured recycling container found in most PO. But the regular ‘cans’ are meant for passive use trash like a coffee cup etc. Not someone’s solid kitchen waste bags

[retiredguy123]

I’m pretty sure the land the dumpster sits on is owned by either the the District which collects my amenity fee to run activities at the center or the District which collects my maintenance fee to take care of the facilities. Either way, my neighbors and I fund trash collection at those facilities.

As for what the INTENDED use of the postal station cans - there was a long thread on here a year or so ago about how they were NOT intended for junk mail.
You are correct that your fees help to pay for the dumpster rental at the rec centers. But, for Villagers or others to use the dumpster, it is technically considered illegal dumping by Florida law. On the other hand, the rec centers do not seem to be inclined to enforce the law. If they wanted to do so, they could post a sign, use a camera to identify violators, and report them to the police.

[Shipping up to Boston]

I save up the feces in my car for a few months and dump it in the postal station all the time. Not a problem.

Good grief this forum is full of wackos. How do do you get months of trash and feces out of a coffee cup? Really. The bins at the postal stations are for trash that you may have with you for any reason. A score card, junk mail, a coffee cup. And yes I put a small grocery store size bag in there if it’s not trash day when I travel. It’s all going to the same place and funded by the same people, us.

You jumped in late on this one my friend
What you’re describing is passive use. Read all the threads, your neighbors think because they missed trash pickups on their street...and won’t ask a neighbor to piggy back on theirs, that it’s ok to dump said trash elsewhere in TV. Ask all the others on here that demand links and supporting documentation.....where is theirs to support their contention that rec centers are for that purpose?

[Bill14564]

Your first paragraph may be true....so what’s your point?
By doing so...does that give you the right to throw household trash into those containers...as stated herein?

Your second sentence is true. The suggested receptacle for discarded mail is usually a blue secured recycling container found in most PO. But the regular ‘cans’ are meant for passive use trash like a coffee cup etc. Not someone’s solid kitchen waste bags

What blue secured recycling container and what PO? This thread is about the Villages which have postal stations, no “inside” accessible by the public, and no recycling.

As for the first part, I was responding to an assertion made in a previous post. The assertion was wrong and therefore does not support the conclusions that followed.

Reports of both the rec center employees and community watch affirming that the dumpsters can be used for the purposes described in this thread are good enough for me.

[Shipping up to Boston]

What blue secured recycling container and what PO? This thread is about the Villages which have postal stations, no “inside” accessible by the public, and no recycling.

As for the first part, I was responding to an assertion made in a previous post. The assertion was wrong and therefore does not support the conclusions that followed.

Reports of both the rec center employees and community watch affirming that the dumpsters can be used for the purposes described in this thread are good enough for me.

Oh ok....so now you’re good with ‘reports’ of employees saying wtf...have at it. I remember when links to actual policies were your go to on here.

[Bill14564]

Oh ok....so now you’re good with ‘reports’ of employees saying wtf...have at it. I remember when links to actual policies were your go to on here.

Find a link to a policy and I’ll be happy to read it. In most cases there are rules that say one CANNOT do something- I haven’t been able to find one of those either. Lacking either, the direction (or permission) of those in charge is good enough for me.

(and I always try to be careful not to ask a question I don’t really want the answer to)

[Bill14564]

You are correct that your fees help to pay for the dumpster rental at the rec centers. But, for Villagers or others to use the dumpster, it is technically considered illegal dumping by Florida law. On the other hand, the rec centers do not seem to be inclined to enforce the law. If they wanted to do so, they could post a sign, use a camera to identify violators, and report them to the police.

Illegal dumping seems to be defined as dumping on private property without permission. There are probably definitions that include public property as well. In this case there was permission given so…

[Shipping up to Boston]

Find a link to a policy and I’ll be happy to read it. In most cases there are rules that say one CANNOT do something- I haven’t been able to find one of those either. Lacking either, the direction (or permission) of those in charge is good enough for me.

(and I always try to be careful not to ask a question I don’t really want the answer to)

Wow, you’re reaching now. It’s all good, it’s posts like this that always come back to haunt one on other threads. ‘He/she said it was ok’ Duly noted

[retiredguy123]

Illegal dumping seems to be defined as dumping on private property without permission. There are probably definitions that include public property as well. In this case there was permission given so…
Isn't the rec center considered private property? And, at least some of the dumpsters are owned by Jacobs, which is a private company.

Also, I'll bet you a dollar that no Villages department will put it in writing that Villagers have permission to use rec center dumpsters. The rec centers even instruct event organizers that they are not allowed to use the dumpster.

[dewilson58]

Okay, I'll confess.......................I took the tag off of our mattress.


chiloutchiloutchilout

[retiredguy123]

Okay, I'll confess.......................I took the tag off of our mattress.


chiloutchiloutchilout
Did you eat the mattress? If so, you are in the clear.

[JMintzer]

You jumped in late on this one my friend
What you’re describing is passive use. Read all the threads, your neighbors think because they missed trash pickups on their street...and won’t ask a neighbor to piggy back on theirs, that it’s ok to dump said trash elsewhere in TV. Ask all the others on here that demand links and supporting documentation.....where is theirs to support their contention that rec centers are for that purpose?

Is verbal confirmation acceptable? Or do you need a notarized letter, in triplicate, signed in blood?

I mean we're talking about a small bag of trash, collected the night after our regular pickup day.

I asked, I was told it was fine, and that's good enough for me...

[JMintzer]

Oh ok....so now you’re good with ‘reports’ of employees saying wtf...have at it. I remember when links to actual policies were your go to on here.

You remember? Didn't you just move in?

And no "reports" of someone saying nor intimating "WTF", they were quite sure of their answers... TO ME, when I asked them that very question...

[Shipping up to Boston]

You remember? Didn't you just move in?

And no "reports" of someone saying nor intimating "WTF", they were quite sure of their answers... TO ME, when I asked them that very question...

Its funny. And I know you read every post in a thread...so you know it started as 'small bags' and got reduced to 'mattress tags'. Earlier posts were about household trash... crap they missed during their curb p/u.....big difference. When you see them lock the dumpsters like they do in your mid Atlantic states and mine as well, you'll know it got abused. And it will. 'He/she said it was ok'....so sell out an employee instead when it doesn't work out. I think I remember using that narrative....in elementary school

[Bill14564]

Isn't the rec center considered private property? And, at least some of the dumpsters are owned by Jacobs, which is a private company.

Also, I'll bet you a dollar that no Villages department will put it in writing that Villagers have permission to use rec center dumpsters. The rec centers even instruct event organizers that they are not allowed to use the dumpster.

Who would be the private entity that owns the rec centers? I believe they are owned either by VCCDD or the numbered CDD (and I'm a bit embarrassed I don't know which).

Second, when the rec centers want to shut down poker because of the gambling their justification is you can't gamble in Govt. owned buildings in Florida. This also indicates the rec centers are owned by a CDD.

There might be a "property of Jacobs" sign on the dumpster or there might be Jacobs advertising on the dumpster but the dumpster was provided for use by the rec center. Rec center rules would apply and ALL we have to go on so far are multiple reports that the rec center has said it is ok to use the dumpster for the small amount of trash described in this thread.

[Bill14564]

Wow, you’re reaching now. It’s all good, it’s posts like this that always come back to haunt one on other threads. ‘He/she said it was ok’ Duly noted

'He/she said it was ok' is fine but those words are trumped by signage or govt. statute.

Look at my signature block, do you think I have not already looked for something writing? If you have something, please post it.

[Shipping up to Boston]

'He/she said it was ok' is fine but those words are trumped by signage or govt. statute.

Look at my signature block, do you think I have not already looked for something writing? If you have something, please post it.
That was my original point with you! YOU said there is no policy you can find to say you 'cannot' do it. I'm saying show me where it says you can...do it?! Thats what you always ask of others here.

You got some on another thread throwing gate attendants under the proverbial bus....and here you all are dry snitching on rec center employees trying to be nice and avoid drama. Great lessons learned here

[retiredguy123]

Who would be the private entity that owns the rec centers? I believe they are owned either by VCCDD or the numbered CDD (and I'm a bit embarrassed I don't know which).

Second, when the rec centers want to shut down poker because of the gambling their justification is you can't gamble in Govt. owned buildings in Florida. This also indicates the rec centers are owned by a CDD.

There might be a "property of Jacobs" sign on the dumpster or there might be Jacobs advertising on the dumpster but the dumpster was provided for use by the rec center. Rec center rules would apply and ALL we have to go on so far are multiple reports that the rec center has said it is ok to use the dumpster for the small amount of trash described in this thread.
Maybe my thinking is skewed, but the town squares are public property because they are open to the public. But, the rec centers are private property because you need a Villages ID card to enter them. I'll still bet you a dollar that no Villages department will state in writing that Villagers have permission to use the rec center dumpsters for household trash.

[Bill14564]

…
I'll still bet you a dollar that no Villages department will state in writing that Villagers have permission to use the rec center dumpsters for household trash.

You’re probably right. At this point I’m going to take “yes” for an answer and not ask any questions I don’t want an answer to.

[Velvet]

You’re probably right. At this point I’m going to take “yes” for an answer and not ask any questions I don’t want an answer to.

Good idea, you ask 5 people and you get 5 different answers/interpretations.

[Bogie Shooter]

That was my original point with you! YOU said there is no policy you can find to say you 'cannot' do it. I'm saying show me where it says you can...do it?! Thats what you always ask of others here.

You got some on another thread throwing gate attendants under the proverbial bus....and here you all are dry snitching on rec center employees trying to be nice and avoid drama. Great lessons learned here

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[Topspinmo]

I don't think there is anything that is designated as a "public" dumpster. Typically, dumpsters are privately owned and someone is paying a monthly rental and service fee to use them.


Yes we are paying for rec center dumpster’s :throwtomatoes:

[JMintzer]

Its funny. And I know you read every post in a thread...so you know it started as 'small bags' and got reduced to 'mattress tags'. Earlier posts were about household trash... crap they missed during their curb p/u.....big difference. When you see them lock the dumpsters like they do in your mid Atlantic states and mine as well, you'll know it got abused. And it will. 'He/she said it was ok'....so sell out an employee instead when it doesn't work out. I think I remember using that narrative....in elementary school

Who else can tell you it's okay if not the people working there?

And if you read the thread (like I do), you'd know we're talking about disposing on trash if you're leaving on a "non-trash day"... Not because they "missed their pickup"...

Not a massive amount of trash, typically a day or two, since trash is picked up twice a week...

But you're juvenile insult is noted...

[JMintzer]

'He/she said it was ok' is fine but those words are trumped by signage or govt. statute.

Look at my signature block, do you think I have not already looked for something writing? If you have something, please post it.

What "signage or government statue" is in play here?

I saw no signs when I dropped of my small bag of trash...

[JMintzer]

That was my original point with you! YOU said there is no policy you can find to say you 'cannot' do it. I'm saying show me where it says you can...do it?! Thats what you always ask of others here.

You got some on another thread throwing gate attendants under the proverbial bus....and here you all are dry snitching on rec center employees trying to be nice and avoid drama. Great lessons learned here

"Dry snitching"?

Sure... I gave a name and description of the people, and ratted them out...

Oh, and I also named the rec center and the community watch person I spoke with...

Oh wait, no I didn't...

[Bill14564]

What "signage or government statue" is in play here?

I saw no signs when I dropped of my small bag of trash...

Exactly! No signs, no written guidelines, permission given (at least three separate times), no problem.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Who else can tell you it's okay if not the people working there?

And if you read the thread (like I do), you'd know we're talking about disposing on trash if you're leaving on a "non-trash day"... Not because they "missed their pickup"...

Not a massive amount of trash, typically a day or two, since trash is picked up twice a week...

But you're juvenile insult is noted...

I dont know what municipality you live in in MD but "since trash is picked up twice a week' here...i maybe could understand your premise if it was picked up once a week. Again, ask a neighbor unless the entitlement itch really gets to you because 'you pay for the rec centers trash fees'!

btw, 'juvenile insult'....based on your activity on this forum, that comment is a badge of honor!

[Shipping up to Boston]

"Dry snitching"?

Sure... I gave a name and description of the people, and ratted them out...

Oh, and I also named the rec center and the community watch person I spoke with...

Oh wait, no I didn't...

You didnt have to name names....its been documented for all to see that it was employee's of two different departments. Damage done
They take enough hits on this forums threads. Sometimes youre better off saying nothing in cases like this

[Shipping up to Boston]

"Dry snitching"?

Sure... I gave a name and description of the people, and ratted them out...

Oh, and I also named the rec center and the community watch person I spoke with...

Oh wait, no I didn't...

btw...post #49 "reports rec centers and community watch"

[JMintzer]

I dont know what municipality you live in in MD but "since trash is picked up twice a week' here...i maybe could understand your premise if it was picked up once a week. Again, ask a neighbor unless the entitlement itch really gets to you because 'you pay for the rec centers trash fees'!

btw, 'juvenile insult'....based on your activity on this forum, that comment is a badge of honor!

From the guy who came in "guns a blazin'" from the day he joined, that's rich...

Have I ever asked to leave trash with a neighbor? Yes I have.

Our trash is picked upMonday and Thursday. We typically clean out the fridge Thursday morning of everything except what we'll need for Thursday night and Friday (we typically go out to dinner the night before we leave).

But when I'm leaving at the crack of dawn on a Saturday morning, I won't bother them with the few things we still need to throw out.

Maybe YOU feel entitled enough to do that, but personally, I'd rather not be a pest...

Now feel free to continue your little "p*ssing contest"...

[JMintzer]

You didnt have to name names....its been documented for all to see that it was employee's of two different departments. Damage done
They take enough hits on this forums threads. Sometimes youre better off saying nothing in cases like this

What damage?

You actually think they're going to "interrogate" all of their employees, under bright lights, with threats of a beating with a rubber hose to find out who DARED to give me such damaging information?

Funny, I see no one giving "hits" to any employee on this (or any of the previous thread on this topic). Maybe that's just your overactive imagination?

Speaking of "saying nothing", it's sage advice... You might want to consider taking it...

[JMintzer]

btw...post #49 "reports rec centers and community watch"

And how many rec centers and community watch employees are there?

Did I mention which one I used? No I didn't (It's more than one, btw, depending on which direction I'm going when I leave...)

But sure, keep digging that hole... It's becoming comical...

[Shipping up to Boston]

From the guy who came in "guns a blazin'" from the day he joined, that's rich...

Have I ever asked to leave trash with a neighbor? Yes I have.

Our trash is picked upMonday and Thursday. We typically clean out the fridge Thursday morning of everything except what we'll need for Thursday night and Friday (we typically go out to dinner the night before we leave).

But when I'm leaving at the crack of dawn on a Saturday morning, I won't bother them with the few things we still need to throw out.

Maybe YOU feel entitled enough to do that, but personally, I'd rather not be a pest...

Now feel free to continue your little "p*ssing contest"...

Oh so there it is..."guns a blazin...from the day he joined". Whatd you watch Animal House last night. Is there an initiation or probationary period for someone other than your 'Sage' fraternity.....to post a differing view than your pearls of wisdom?!...Dean Martin! I'll stop here on this one because its interesting how the moderator singled me out on a similar thread...after going back/forth with you. ive been PM'd about your antics, i shouldve listened but wheres the fun in that!

[Dusty_Star]

From the guy who came in "guns a blazin'" from the day he joined, that's rich...

Have I ever asked to leave trash with a neighbor? Yes I have.

Our trash is picked upMonday and Thursday. We typically clean out the fridge Thursday morning of everything except what we'll need for Thursday night and Friday (we typically go out to dinner the night before we leave).

But when I'm leaving at the crack of dawn on a Saturday morning, I won't bother them with the few things we still need to throw out.

Maybe YOU feel entitled enough to do that, but personally, I'd rather not be a pest...

Now feel free to continue your little "p*ssing contest"...

Absolutely correct. I have been in this situation many times as I have spent the last year between here & there. I know when I am going to leave & get rid of everything I can. What remains on that final morning is a lot of 'not much'. Used coffee pods, paper towels, a couple of napkins, maybe some tissues, etc. & frequently on that final morning I leave long before my neighbors are awake.

[Dusty_Star]

I save up the feces in my car for a few months and dump it in the postal station all the time. Not a problem.

Good grief this forum is full of wackos. How do do you get months of trash and feces out of a coffee cup? Really. The bins at the postal stations are for trash that you may have with you for any reason. A score card, junk mail, a coffee cup. And yes I put a small grocery store size bag in there if it’s not trash day when I travel. It’s all going to the same place and funded by the same people, us.

Hit the nail on the head!

[Shipping up to Boston]

Absolutely correct. I have been in this situation many times as I have spent the last year between here & there. I know when I am going to leave & get rid of everything I can. What remains on that final morning is a lot of 'not much'. Used coffee pods, paper towels, a couple of napkins, maybe some tissues, etc. & frequently on that final morning I leave long before my neighbors are awake.

Your description would be a small "plastic" grocery bag...the kind that would fit in a barrel at the Postal Station (if that is you MO). Do you need a dumpster for what you described? Exactly, thats my point.

[Dusty_Star]

Your description would be a small "plastic" grocery bag...the kind that would fit in a barrel at the Postal Station (if that is you MO). Do you need a dumpster for what you described? Exactly, thats my point.

But that was the entire point of the post. What to do with the remains on a non-trash day when leaving. Just because it got derailed, doesn't change the poster's request. One of my favorite drop offs was the I-75 north bound Ocala rest stop. But! Horrors! That rest station has been closed for renovations, & I think will remain closed until 2025. It was only about a half hour into my 1,000 mile journey. It was perfect. (weeping noises here). So, while I should have been able to help the OP, I was looking for ideas myself.

I am grateful for the rec center dumpster idea.

[Shipping up to Boston]

But that was the entire point of the post. What to do with the remains on a non-trash day when leaving. Just because it got derailed, doesn't change the poster's request. One of my favorite drop offs was the I-75 north bound Ocala rest stop. But! Horrors! That rest station has been closed for renovations, & I think will remain closed until 2025. It was only about a half hour into my 1,000 mile journey. It was perfect. (weeping noises here). So, while I should have been able to help the OP, I was looking for ideas myself.

I am grateful for the rec center dumpster idea.

The first part of your post is straight out of Seinfeld episode. Kramer driving a tour bus for umpteen hours trying to dump the discarded bottoms of muffins and being rejected at every dump station. Guess you had to be there

[JMintzer]

Oh so there it is..."guns a blazin...from the day he joined". Whatd you watch Animal House last night. Is there an initiation or probationary period for someone other than your 'Sage' fraternity.....to post a differing view than your pearls of wisdom?!...Dean Martin! I'll stop here on this one because its interesting how the moderator singled me out on a similar thread...after going back/forth with you. ive been PM'd about your antics, i shouldve listened but wheres the fun in that!

https://gifdb.com/images/high/bored-sleepy-office-man-lp07azglp7q28wei.gif

[JMintzer]

Absolutely correct. I have been in this situation many times as I have spent the last year between here & there. I know when I am going to leave & get rid of everything I can. What remains on that final morning is a lot of 'not much'. Used coffee pods, paper towels, a couple of napkins, maybe some tissues, etc. & frequently on that final morning I leave long before my neighbors are awake.

How dare you be so entitled! :beer3:

[retiredguy123]

Some may not want to hear this information, but I believe in getting the official information. This is the official response from the recreation department:

Good morning and thank you for your email.

The recreation Dumpsters are solely for the use by our recreation centers and our approved contractors doing work at our facilities. These are not to be used for household trash. If you could share with me what center this might be so I can make sure our staff is sharing the correct information as well that would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Kurtis Mancauskas, MBA
Recreation Manager - Facilities
984 Old Mill Run | The Villages, Florida 32162

Direct: 352.674.1800 | Fax: 352.674.1805
Kurt.Mancauskas@DistrictGov.org | DistrictGov.org

Hospitality · Stewardship · Innovation & Creativity · Hard Work

[Shipping up to Boston]

Some may not want to hear this information, but I believe in getting the official information. Hear is the official response from the recreation department:

Good morning and thank you for your email.

The recreation Dumpsters are solely for the use by our recreation centers and our approved contractors doing work at our facilities. These are not to be used for household trash. If you could share with me what center this might be so I can make sure our staff is sharing the correct information as well that would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Kurtis Mancauskas, MBA
Recreation Manager - Facilities
984 Old Mill Run | The Villages, Florida 32162

Direct: 352.674.1800 | Fax: 352.674.1805
Kurt.Mancauskas@DistrictGov.org | DistrictGov.org

Hospitality · Stewardship · Innovation & Creativity · Hard Work

Let the walk it back posts begin!
Thank you for the follow up kind sir!

[Bill14564]

Well congratulations! Something that was not a problem for anyone was escalated it until it was. What turns out to have been a nice courtesy has NOW turned into a problem for the rec center employees.

But hey - you were right and that's all that matters.

Be sure to make the physical therapy appointment to help with the shoulder injuries that come from patting oneself on the back.

[JMintzer]

Some may not want to hear this information, but I believe in getting the official information. Hear is the official response from the recreation department:

Good morning and thank you for your email.

The recreation Dumpsters are solely for the use by our recreation centers and our approved contractors doing work at our facilities. These are not to be used for household trash. If you could share with me what center this might be so I can make sure our staff is sharing the correct information as well that would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Kurtis Mancauskas, MBA
Recreation Manager - Facilities
984 Old Mill Run | The Villages, Florida 32162

Direct: 352.674.1800 | Fax: 352.674.1805
Kurt.Mancauskas@DistrictGov.org | DistrictGov.org

Hospitality · Stewardship · Innovation & Creativity · Hard Work

Let the walk it back posts begin!
Thank you for the follow up kind sir!

Great! Kill a good thing that was never a problem... SMDH...

[JMintzer]

Let the walk it back posts begin!
Thank you for the follow up kind sir!

Who's "dry snitching" now?

Hope you're happy with yourself...

[JMintzer]

Well congratulations! Something that was not a problem for anyone was escalated it until it was. What turns out to have been a nice courtesy has NOW turned into a problem for the rec center employees.

But hey - you were right and that's all that matters.

Be sure to make the physical therapy appointment to help with the shoulder injuries that come from patting oneself on the back.

Ain't it the truth?

Some people's children...

[Shipping up to Boston]

Great! Kill a good thing that was never a problem... SMDH...

Fist off, wasn’t my inquiry. I never put anybody in that position and certainly never participated in the practice. This thread went on for days with people like yourself stating in black and white, repetitively that your fees payed for them, CW and rec center employees allow it , its only a coffee cup or mattress tag etc. I cautioned you specifically to get off your high horse and stop referencing them...even generally. Are you serious in thinking that TV management and employees don’t read this crap? Was only a matter of time before someone got clarification . Next time just think something stupid without posting it!

[Shipping up to Boston]

Well congratulations! Something that was not a problem for anyone was escalated it until it was. What turns out to have been a nice courtesy has NOW turned into a problem for the rec center employees.

But hey - you were right and that's all that matters.

Be sure to make the physical therapy appointment to help with the shoulder injuries that come from patting oneself on the back.

Post #92....ditto

[Shipping up to Boston]

Who's "dry snitching" now?

Hope you're happy with yourself...

Go back and re read your posts on this topic....and mine. It’s your practice and you went all in on who allowed it. The ‘dry snitch’ comment that I attributed to you is in its rightful place. The poster that followed up on it is unknown to me and I don’t control this play pen. At least you got to drop some useless memes in the process since and in place of any original or logical thoughts on your own. Now do what you do best and notify the feelings police so I get yet another infraction at your request!

[retiredguy123]

Well congratulations! Something that was not a problem for anyone was escalated it until it was. What turns out to have been a nice courtesy has NOW turned into a problem for the rec center employees.

But hey - you were right and that's all that matters.

Be sure to make the physical therapy appointment to help with the shoulder injuries that come from patting oneself on the back.
Since when is correcting misinformation with facts a problem?

[Bill14564]

Since when is correcting misinformation with facts a problem?

When there was no misinformation to correct. When going out of your way to escalate the issue could affect the employment of individuals who were likely giving what they believed to be correct information. When the result is the end of a courtesy that was helping some and hurting no one.

[retiredguy123]

When there was no misinformation to correct. When going out of your way to escalate the issue could affect the employment of individuals who were likely giving what they believed to be correct information. When the result is the end of a courtesy that was helping some and hurting no one.
I don't agree. If the employees were providing incorrect information, that is the definition of misinformation. I don't think clarifying the policy will result in anyone losing their job.

[Shipping up to Boston]

When there was no misinformation to correct. When going out of your way to escalate the issue could affect the employment of individuals who were likely giving what they believed to be correct information. When the result is the end of a courtesy that was helping some and hurting no one.

Interesting how you and the other refuse to accept that your posts were dug in and named departments and by doing so exposed them to all of it by doing so. I was the only one telling you to just walk away from it. As the documentation guy....re read your posts as well. Address me....don’t not lump me in to what others do/post.

[Bill14564]

Interesting how you and the other refuse to accept that your posts were dug in and named departments and by doing so exposed them to all of it by doing so. I was the only one telling you to just walk away from it. As the documentation guy....re read your posts as well. Address me....don’t not lump me in to what others do/post.

Your double negative is difficult to read and I don't believe you meant it the way it actually reads. (though you are responding to a post that does not refer to you so maybe the double negative was intentional)

If you read my posts carefully you will see that I exposed no one.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Your double negative is difficult to read and I don't believe you meant it the way it actually reads. (though you are responding to a post that does not refer to you so maybe the double negative was intentional)

If you read my posts carefully you will see that I exposed no one.

Individually...no. As stated by you and others multiple times, by department....absolutely you did. People will not walk away from a bad point, position or advice on here. In my short tenure, maybe that includes myself at times. Not on this one though, I tried to coax some into saying less.

[JMintzer]

Fist off, wasn’t my inquiry. I never put anybody in that position and certainly never participated in the practice. This thread went on for days with people like yourself stating in black and white, repetitively that your fees payed for them, CW and rec center employees allow it , its only a coffee cup or mattress tag etc. I cautioned you specifically to get off your high horse and stop referencing them...even generally. Are you serious in thinking that TV management and employees don’t read this crap? Was only a matter of time before someone got clarification . Next time just think something stupid without posting it!

I never said "my fees paid for anything"...

But I did say that both the rec center employees and Community Watch said it was fine...

And yes, I thing that TV management has better things to do than "read this crap"...

It wasn't until a "snitch" (your words, not mine) contacted them did they give an opinion on the matter.

And now, they want names of rec centers and employees... Good job!

[JMintzer]

Post #92....ditto

Don't think he was responding to my posts...

[JMintzer]

Go back and re read your posts on this topic....and mine. It’s your practice and you went all in on who allowed it. The ‘dry snitch’ comment that I attributed to you is in its rightful place. The poster that followed up on it is unknown to me and I don’t control this play pen. At least you got to drop some useless memes in the process since and in place of any original or logical thoughts on your own. Now do what you do best and notify the feelings police so I get yet another infraction at your request!

I have waaaay more infractions and "vacations" than you, so spare me the "feelings" BS...

Last I checked, they don't tell you who reported a post...

[JMintzer]

When there was no misinformation to correct. When going out of your way to escalate the issue could affect the employment of individuals who were likely giving what they believed to be correct information. When the result is the end of a courtesy that was helping some and hurting no one.

Bingo!

[JMintzer]

Interesting how you and the other refuse to accept that your posts were dug in and named departments and by doing so exposed them to all of it by doing so. I was the only one telling you to just walk away from it. As the documentation guy....re read your posts as well. Address me....don’t not lump me in to what others do/post.

Nice try... You're as much of a problem one this thread as the "retired one"

[JMintzer]

Fist off, wasn’t my inquiry. I never put anybody in that position and certainly never participated in the practice. This thread went on for days with people like yourself stating in black and white, repetitively that your fees payed for them, CW and rec center employees allow it , its only a coffee cup or mattress tag etc. I cautioned you specifically to get off your high horse and stop referencing them...even generally. Are you serious in thinking that TV management and employees don’t read this crap? Was only a matter of time before someone got clarification . Next time just think something stupid without posting it!

"A matter of time"?

I posted the very same information 3 years ago (and multiple times since then), well before you joined our little madhouse...

And do you know what "TV management" had to say about it?

NOTHING! NADA! ZILCH! ZIPPY! SQUAT!

So maybe you should take your own advice.

[retiredguy123]

I am flabbergasted by the vitriol on this thread. As a Villages resident, I feel like I have every right to ask a Villages department to clarify their policies and to share the information they provide. I never thought the purpose of this website was to spread misinformation.

[Bogie Shooter]

I am flabbergasted by the vitriol on this thread. As a Villages resident, I feel like I have every right to ask a Villages department to clarify their policies and to share the information they provide. I never thought the purpose of this website was to spread misinformation.
You are correct.

[Shipping up to Boston]

I never said "my fees paid for anything"...

But I did say that both the rec center employees and Community Watch said it was fine...

And yes, I thing that TV management has better things to do than "read this crap"...

It wasn't until a "snitch" (your words, not mine) contacted them did they give an opinion on the matter.

And now, they want names of rec centers and employees... Good job!

You really are gullible if you don’t think TV management and employees don’t read this forum. Since they probably already know people like you will always air your grievances on it...and not in person. It’s a wise read for them.

You started this post with ‘but I did say rec center employees and Community Watch said it was fine’ Talk about lighting the wick!

Since you’re selective in response to posts....go back and read where I introduced the rec center dumpsters/employees in the thread or as a user. That’s you Einstein!

As far as them ‘wanting names of rec centers and employees’....you and your pals walked ‘retired’ down that path. Don’t accuse me of something just because your lack of posting anything of value ....stock is low.

[retiredguy123]

I would just clarify that Community Watch has nothing to do with establishing the policy of who can use the rec center dumpsters. They are not part of the Recreation Department. They are a separate department. So, anything a Community Watch employee says about dumpster usage may not be reliable information.

[Bogie Shooter]

You really are gullible if you don’t think TV management and employees don’t read this forum. Since they probably already know people like you will always air your grievances on it...and not in person. It’s a wise read for them.

You started this post with ‘but I did say rec center employees and Community Watch said it was fine’ Talk about lighting the wick!

Since you’re selective in response to posts....go back and read where I introduced the rec center dumpsters/employees in the thread or as a user. That’s you Einstein!

As far as them ‘wanting names of rec centers and employees’....you and your pals walked ‘retired’ down that path. Don’t accuse me of something just because your lack of posting anything of value ....stock is low.

From site rules.
You will not use this site to harass any other member of this site……………

[Shipping up to Boston]

From site rules.
You will not use this site to harass any other member of this site……………

I wont assume you cc'd any others for same. Its well known its selective in enforcement

[Bogie Shooter]

I wont assume you cc'd any others for same. Its well known its selective in enforcement

Always trying to help the newbie’s.