[Queen]

Glad Vinny made the posting about recycling. As a gentle reminder, the term "garbage recycling' in inaccurate. Garbage consists of materials being discarded. Recycling consists of materials which are being given a chance to be re-purposed/reused.
Glad Barefoot reminds us all that all our small efforts count (....like participating in recycling).
The answer given by Redwitch is rather incomplete. If Sumter County does or does not 'mandate' recycling participation, the STATE OF FLORIDA has a collective goal to recycle 75% by the year 2020. How are we doing so far? Well, in 2013, Marion County was recycling approximately 48%. Lake County was recycling approximately 33%. Sumter County was recycling ONLY approximately 21%. How do you think we're doing so far?
Source: http:depnewsroom.wordpress.com/

[Queen]

Where are my messages going? This is the third time I am replying to the other posts about recycling in The Villages. I think the posts regarding recycling in The Villages are a good start to this conversation. But, rather than why is REQUIRED by one or the other counties, is the statewide goal of Florida to recycle 75% by the year 2020. In the year 2013, Marion County led the three Villages counties by recycling 48%. Lake County recycled approximately 33%. Sumter County recycled only about 21%. Source: http:depnewsroom.wordpress.com/ Sumter County really needs to stop making excuses for recycling so little. Let's all do our share and recycle LOTS MORE. And then, stop buying unnecessary items. Do more with less. Let's do this, folks! Recyle more and you'll notice you're throwing out a lot less. Queen

[Bonanza]

Originally Posted by perrjojo

I recycle everything I can. I want to recycle. I like to recycle. The thought of being fined because I didn't recycle my trash kinda bothers me. Who goes through your trash to see if you failed to recycle? Wow! I wouldn't want that job!

As far as bins go, my Mother-in law lives in California and has 3 very large bins for her trash....reg trash..recycle trash and yard waste. It takes up half of her garage and many of her neighbors don't bother to put it inside. What an ugly mess around the neighborhood.

California has lots of problems, but it doesn't sound like having trash cans is one of them. That's what the majority of cities have, including Waste Management here.

I don't know what you consider "very large" bins, but most cities that have them aren't much larger than, say, 24 x 18 and they also stack. I would much rather have the bins than the recycling stuff loose in my garage waiting for trash day. In addition, most communities have rules/laws as to when you can put your bins and cans out; otherwise they must be out of sight.

As far as yard items, the last two cities I lived in had trucks that had a "claw" that picked up yard things. Sorry, but the trash system here in TV is archaic.

[Bonanza]

Originally Posted by mulligan

Let's not change the bag requirements. I, for one, would rather not see bins and barrels blowing/ floating all over the neighborhood.

I think the bins and barrels (barrels???) "blowing/floating all over the neighborhood" is a slight exaggeration.

I think broken plastic bags with trash strewn in the street is more like it and more accurate.

[PaPaLarry]

Originally Posted by Bonanza

I think the bins and barrels (barrels???) "blowing/floating all over the neighborhood" is a slight exaggeration.

I think broken plastic bags with trash strewn in the street is more like it and more accurate.

Actually, I very rarely see broken bags opened in the street. I like the idea of plastic bags, where "Poof" the bags are picked up, and the neighborhood looks so clean again, without any barrels or cans in sight. Especially when renters leave before days of pickup. But, if they were to change, I would have to abide.

[Ruthtomnorma3]

Originally Posted by llaran

You can take newspaper to the church or the annex on 466. Pop can tabs go to the school ladylake or wildwood pop and beer cans go to the postal station in Summhill for the Lyons club

Which church? Annex? School?
I am relatively new...thanks you for a reply.

I do take our few drink cans to the post office.ALHAMBRA ROCKS
I see numerous bags of cans there ....


Now a suggestion..flat pack any boxes ...even cereal ones....get more in the clear bag and easier for pick-up too.
Learned this when I worked in the medical field...mandatory when we were restocking the shelves...we never saw a big bin cruising down the hall with 4 boxes!

[Christine G]

Took some stuff to the recycling place for Sumter County, several long miles away in the countryside and had to pay the guy to be able to leave it there!

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Ruthtomnorma3

Which church? Annex? School?
I am relatively new...thanks you for a reply.

I do take our few drink cans to the post office.ALHAMBRA ROCKS
I see numerous bags of cans there ....


Now a suggestion..flat pack any boxes ...even cereal ones....get more in the clear bag and easier for pick-up too.
Learned this when I worked in the medical field...mandatory when we were restocking the shelves...we never saw a big bin cruising down the hall with 4 boxes!

Ruth,

St. Timothy's parking lot has recycling bins at all times on the left side of the front parking lot. St. Timothy's is very near Spanish Springs on Page place. Just inside the side church door near the side parking lot off Page Place there is a container for non perishable food that St.Vincent de Paul society picks up every week and gives to those who need it. There is a red gas can there too for money.

You, who have so much on your plate, always thinking of others.

Your fan,

Gracie.

[mickey100]

Originally Posted by rayschic

You can also opt out of all those telephone books at the link below. It takes about two minutes to register. I was able to opt out of SEVEN telephone books.
The Villages Phone book is not on this list, so you will still receive that one. It's the only one I use anyway.
https://www.yellowpagesoptout.com

Thanks for the helpful links - we just opted out of the telephone books.

[Queen]

I think it's worth repeating. Fl. Dept. of Environmental Protection just released Fl. recycling rates from 2013. The top 10 Florida counties in recycling were: Hillsborough (recycling 73%), Lee (recycling 70%), Hendry (recycling 68%), Pasco (recycling 67%), Pinellas (recycling 63%), Collier (recycling 60%), Sarasota (recycling 58%), Martin and Palm Beach counties (recycling 56%), and Monroe (recycling 55%) How did the three Villages counties do? Marion (recycling 48%), Lake (recycling 33%), and Sumter
(recycling ONLY 21%). By the way, I just got a letter back from Sumter County commissioners.....in which they BLAMED residents for not doing a good job each week with their recycling. Meanwhile, Sumter County offices DO NOT RECYCLE while on the job. Why Not?!?! Queen

[Neal2tire]

70% of recycling material in Florida/Georgia/S. Carolina is sent on ships (sold) to China.
Used for all kinds of products, mainly toys and tools. They then sell it back to the U.S. so we can buy them and give them to our grandkids.
Don't break into a sweat if a coke can ends up in the garbage every now and then.
Frankly instead of supporting China I'd rather package up our cans and old newspapers and send them to the grandkids. Saves on toys and encourages them to read.