[Girlcopper]

Originally Posted by bobdeb

We are just north of 466A off Morse. Put out nicely tied up palm branches last Wednesday afternoon. It's now a week later and they are still there. What the heck?

All we could find was maybe a Wednesday pickup but so far no go.

Anyone have a schedule?

Call them and get a schedule and find out the rulesfor pick up. They have certain lengths and sizes that things must be wrapped. Better to get it from the horses mouth than reading all the guesses from everyone

[VillagerNut]

Originally Posted by bobdeb

This is not a large pile... past over again today. Much, much smaller than ever before, when we paid less for disposal.

Nothing unusual. Ok I'll cut into smaller bundles. Apparently it's a bit too long.

No joy here.

Instead of spending the time to cut them up more, just called the phone number that’s on your VCDD bill for utilities and have them do a bulk pick up. It will cost you $10 but $10 is worth it to save your time and energy to cut things smaller.

[bobdeb]

Thanks for the help. I am following advice from more than one source.

Appreciate the help.

[MrFlorida]

Less than 4 feet, and less than 40 pounds.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by bobdeb

We are just north of 466A off Morse. Put out nicely tied up palm branches last Wednesday afternoon. It's now a week later and they are still there. What the heck?

All we could find was maybe a Wednesday pickup but so far no go.

Anyone have a schedule?

I would call the company that picks up your trash. There is more than one. Ours is Waste Management. I don't recall the name of the lady I spoke to but she was helpful,
professional and nice to talk to.

If, there is a reason why they are not taking them i would guess they are too long or perhaps not well tied.

[twoplanekid]

Originally Posted by J1ceasar

Rick, wouldn't it be nice if the businesses we work with had some common sense, and maybe someone could have rung this guy's doorbell and tell them to cut them up please? I'm just saying that my reasoning to complain is always to get something changed or fixed, not just to complain. Another simple idea is to have a door tag made up saying we came by but we couldn't pick it up because of XXX. Very similar to UPS / FedEx drivers.

I am not sure that the Jacobs waste pickup people would or should be the correct people to talk with customers about issues. However, maybe they could leave a tag on the door to ask people to call the District to resolve an issue. Will discuss at the next board meeting in May.

[Roron123]

I think they have to be 3-4 ft long and in a garbage bag otherwise you can call for a pick up if larger! Plus there are no Wednesday pickups anymore just the usual Monday and Thursday

[PugMom]

i put ours in bags, they go every time. use the good bags that won't get torn open

[Bigbird59]

We have just moved into the Lynn haven area and can say anything but wow “they took it all”. Had a few pickup days I was very worried about as my pile was way bigger than anyone on my street. But come morning the little dump angels have come and gone. Love it.

[CWGUY]

Originally Posted by twoplanekid

I am not sure that the Jacobs waste pickup people would or should be the correct people to talk with customers about issues. However, maybe they could leave a tag on the door to ask people to call the District to resolve an issue. Will discuss at the next board meeting in May.

The issue is people don't follow rules!
Maybe discuss how to better educate the uninformed! The info. is out there...... maybe people need to smarten up a little????

https://www.districtgov.org/communit...eRecycling.pdf

[CDerington]

Why don't you just try calling them and finding out why?

[JoelJohnson]

When we lived in Lake County (in the Villages) they picked up ANYTHING! No limits, unless it was too big or heavy for two guys to pick up, then you called Waste Management and they sent a large truck with a claw to pick it up. NO EXTRA COST! Why can't Sumter county do that?

[bobdeb]

Originally Posted by CWGUY

The issue is people don't follow rules!
Maybe discuss how to better educate the uninformed! The info. is out there...... maybe people need to smarten up a little????

https://www.districtgov.org/communit...eRecycling.pdf

Oh Tough love...

"I hate that..." Lou Grant

Big deal I paraphrased. So sue me.

[twoplanekid]

Originally Posted by JoelJohnson

When we lived in Lake County (in the Villages) they picked up ANYTHING! No limits, unless it was too big or heavy for two guys to pick up, then you called Waste Management and they sent a large truck with a claw to pick it up. NO EXTRA COST! Why can't Sumter county do that?

Can I put my bulk items out with my household waste? Items such as office/desk or kitchen chairs, small lamps (bulbs removed) and ceiling fans (blades removed) can be placed with your household waste for disposal. Larger items such as appliances,
couches, flat screen TVs, microwaves and grills must be scheduled for pick up by calling Sumter Sanitation at (352) 748-0109. A charge of $10.00 will be added to your monthly utility bill for this service in the NSCUDD service area (Districts 1-11 in Sumter County, Marion County & The Villages of Fruitland Park). Bulk pickups must be cancelled at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled collection date or the charge will apply. If you are unsure if you need to schedule a bulk pickup, please contact Sumter Sanitation at (352) 748-0109.

https://www.districtgov.org/communit...A%20Sumter.pdf

[bobdeb]

Originally Posted by JoelJohnson

When we lived in Lake County (in the Villages) they picked up ANYTHING! No limits, unless it was too big or heavy for two guys to pick up, then you called Waste Management and they sent a large truck with a claw to pick it up. NO EXTRA COST! Why can't Sumter county do that?

We have homes in both Sumter and Lake counties. Lake county has been easier to deal with regarding trash and recycle services.

I do recall calling Sumter some time ago to remove a clunky projection tv and they were great. I've called Sumter today and I just get the rules, albeit from a polite person who I thanked.