Staples will recycle electronics free of charge.

Yes it is and there was early Voting.

Agree! The area I came from, offered this once a month. What's up with calling it "amnesty day?" Am I being forgiven for having left over paint? Please..how dumb! Call it what it is Sumter County.

Thanks, Pooh. I wonder what's to be done with a vacuum sweeper.

It never ceases to amaze me when folks on the street still believe any government administration is capable of using common sense.:D

Lake county does have a facility on Rolling Acres; however, they require you to be a resident of Lake county. They may ask for ID or they may not. Luck of the draw.

Agreed, I sat in line over an hour and was disappointed when finally getting to the collection tent, had to alternate in line with those who decided to come in from the north side of the parking lot instead of getting in line on Powell. The powers to be best re-evaluate sticking to consistent rules or set up two or three off loading points instead of one.

No. You pay by the volume and type of waste. Insignificant cost.

I took advantage of this service last year and it was not even remotely close to being as crowded. I do not believe that anyone could have anticipated the crowd. I am sure they will react accordingly next year.

Up here in the land of the yankee my fishing spots seem to be collection spots.
The last time I went I could finish a kitchen.

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

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.