[rhood]

A family on our street every Sunday brings 6 to 8 large trash bags from their church for pickup on Monday morning. It's really none of my business, but irritating just the same that they can get away with doing that.

[retiredguy123]

It is everyone's business because we are paying for the trash pickup service. I would suggest calling The Villages sanitation customer service number, (352) 753-4508, and tell them what is going on. You may also want to take some photos.

What they are doing is called theft of services. The church should be renting a dumpster for their trash like every other business or organization. I would even consider complaining to the church.

[Babubhat]

Video is your evidence. Not sure how you prove it came from elsewhere unless you video from church to curb

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Babubhat

Video is your evidence. Not sure how you prove it came from elsewhere unless you video from church to curb

If you know it's happening, I think a friendly call to the church would solve the problem. They don't want any negative publicity.

[Papa_lecki]

A more sinister way is, at 2AM, gather all your other neighbor’s trash, put it at the offender’s house, and see what happens when they start getting charged for excess trash. Assuming they are not early birds who walk at 5AM, before the trucks come.

Or just call trash company and ask what max ## of bags are, say neighbors puts out 6 bags so you are going to start doing the same, since it looks legit.

[Stu from NYC]

I would think the trash company would have a thing or two to say about this if it is happening every week.

[Gpsma]

Abusing the trash pickup is a serious matter. Should call the police.

Just this morning, i woke up and checked all my neighbors trash to see if it was excessive.

[Keefelane66]

Where are the 2 Biddies when we need them the most.

[Mortal1]

Originally Posted by Keefelane66

Where are the 2 Biddies when we need them the most.

as those who obey the rules and not complaining about others taking some responsibility.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

Abusing the trash pickup is a serious matter. Should call the police.

Just this morning, i woke up and checked all my neighbors trash to see if it was excessive.

Yes, I just love the stench of garbage.

[RICH1]

Maybe the Trash Guys got an “Donation” from the Church!

[Spalumbos62]

Or...you can be like my neighbor..she takes hers to McDonald's every week......
I've told her she's stealing a service....she doesn't care, says she's old and McDonald's won't do anything to her..

[Boomer]

Maybe give her the benefit of the doubt by just assuming she is tacky and clueless.

But if you know what church it is, call the church. They should handle it.

Boomer

[Keefelane66]

Originally Posted by rhood

A family on our street every Sunday brings 6 to 8 large trash bags from their church for pickup on Monday morning. It's really none of my business, but irritating just the same that they can get away with doing that.

Give us the address of the individual so we can approach him because obviously you won't

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Keefelane66

Give us the address of the individual so we can approach him because obviously you won't

Yes, that should work.