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Originally Posted by rdhdleo (Post 958692)

Just an FYI, We just cleaned out our garage and took 3 car loads including toxic waste to the recycling place right off of Rte 42 in Weirsdale. I know for sure they're closed on Thurs. We also took all our electronics there that we lost in the lightning strike. And no they do not check or ask if you live in Marion County. So if you really want to recycle there are a number of places, I bet even in Lake and Sumter County. And no it cost us nothing.

It may have cost you nothing, however Marion County residents pay for the service through their taxes. They do check residency occasionally.

I've thought about taking my trash to Sumter or Lake, but since I'm an honest person, I stay with the service I've paid for.

dplars, I noticed others coming in from the other direction as well and thought it was not well managed after I sat in that line for so long.

Sumter County has a brand new Director of Public Works. Instead of all of us just talking (and sometimes complaining) to ourselves, send your constructive comments to: Richard.Baier@sumtercountyfl.gov. I have spoken to Richard Baier. He seems to be a reasonable, pleasant man. I think he would be very interested in hearing all of the comments I have read on Talk of the Villages. Queen

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Originally Posted by NoMoSno (Post 958950)

Well we do live in Marion County and I would think no matter the county everyone pays in some respect through taxes. To me that's fine as the service being available has helped us a lot over the years.

This is the SECOND time I am making this posting. The first time was NOT printed. Sumter County has a brand new Director of Public Works. He recently arrived in Florida from Virginia. His name is Richard Baier. Be PRO-ACTIVE. Send Richard an e-mail with your CONSTRUCTIVE suggestions in relation to the recent collection of household electronics and hazardous materials. His e-mail address is Richard.Baier@sumtercountyfl.gov. Perhaps Richard needs to hear from many of you....with constructive suggestions for improving the collection of these materials.
As for me......I have an appointment to go meet with Richard, first thing Friday, Nov. 14. Anyone want to accompany me? Send a private message to Queen.

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Originally Posted by Queen (Post 964671)

And this is the second time I have read it. It was posted on here previously.

Why are you making such a big deal out this? This once a year event IS FREE. It does not matter how they do it. They do it. This is not the only outlet for your household hazardous materials. Why waste this guy's time?

Had to look as to why this old thread was still going! Hard to believe this is still news!