[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by tsmall22204

Good answer. Personal feelings do not constitute good decisions. Trash cans have no other purpose than junk mail. Signs will tell you not to put dog poop in the cans. Are there any signs against junk mail?

I did hear that once upon a time someone brought their lunch to the pool and wanted to dispose of the wrapper and sadly enough the trash cans were full. They were beside themselves with horror.

[raney3099]

Then what exactly are they there for?

[G.R.I.T.S.]

Originally Posted by Softball77

This is why people are told to NOT put their "junk mail" in the trash containers. Really rude. If everyone did this, the trash would have to be emptied several times a day.
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It begs the question: why are trash cans located at the postal stations if they are not intended for trash???🤔

[gettingby]

Why do I care how many times THEY have to empty a trash can? Trash cans are there for trash. I got an idea, remove them and then see what a mess that would be.

[mkjelenbaas]

Originally Posted by Softball77

This is why people are told to NOT put their "junk mail" in the trash containers. Really rude. If everyone did this, the trash would have to be emptied several times a day.
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Several times per day seems a bit of an over statement - maybe twice a day.

[Shadowrider]

Originally Posted by Softball77

This is why people are told to NOT put their "junk mail" in the trash containers. Really rude. If everyone did this, the trash would have to be emptied several times a day.
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I have not seen a posting or read anywhere that states that we should not throw garbage into these garbage cans.

[bp243]

Originally Posted by Softball77

This is why people are told to NOT put their "junk mail" in the trash containers. Really rude. If everyone did this, the trash would have to be emptied several times a day.
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Love the idea of trash cans by the mailboxes! That’s brilliant and so handy.

[OhioBuckeye]

Another way you could do it is if it is bulk mail with no address on it just mail it again & let the PO get rid of it. Hate to say this but that’s what I do!

[fdpaq0580]

[QUOTE=villagetinker;2067212]OK, I never throw junk mail into these trash cans after I saw someone REMOVING mail, think identity theft or similar All of the mail in our mailbox goes home looked at and trashed at home or shredded as necessary.[/QUO

Smart! 👍👍

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by John-US

Bunch of old goats in TV! Now get off my lawn.

😂😂😂

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by OhioBuckeye

Another way you could do it is if it is bulk mail with no address on it just mail it again & let the PO get rid of it. Hate to say this but that’s what I do!

Have to think about that one

[bill72]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

Think you missed the point. Not like film vs digital. It is about junk mail disposal responsibility. Take your junk mail home and put it in your trash. The receptacles at the postal stations are not dumpsters for your household trash, which is what junk mail is.
Sorry for the inconvenience.

Put in larger trash cans or more.

[Paula]

I've always been amazed at people who stand out in the blazing heat or freezing cold to sort their mail when they could be doing it at home in air conditioned or heated comfort.

[Two Bills]

When bored, I use all prepaid return envelope from advertisers to send as much junk back as I can stuff in envelope.
Costs advertiser the postage, and helps keep postal workers in a job.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

When bored, I use all prepaid return envelope from advertisers to send as much junk back as I can stuff in envelope.
Costs advertiser the postage, and helps keep postal workers in a job.

Lots of people do that. And then they whine about how expensive those advertisers' products are. Murika, amirite?


Meanwhile, back at the postal station: trash cans are for trash. Junk mail is trash. The only time that's a problem, is when the can is full and people pile more on top of an already-full can. Often, they can EASILY get more in that trash can by simply placing their largest piece of junk mail flat on the top of the pile, and using a closed fist, pressing the entire pile DOWN deeper into the can. They don't have to touch anyone else's stuff, just that one piece of their own mail.

I do this often. Turns out - most of the time, that bag isn't even half-filled and there's PLENTY of room for more.