[chachacha]

yes, i have calmed down, bought the black bags, and will just have to hold my nose until friday morning pickup! in reality i was really very preoccupied with a family problem and did not have the patience i usually do when i found three big bags of old turkey bones (the worst for smell) still on my curb when i went out at noon. i wondered why my small white sweet bay bag was ok but my small brown publix bag was left there. now i know! sorry for the snit!

[kittygilchrist]

I know how unusual it is for Dianne to complain about anything! She has incredibly upbeat energy and I knew when I saw the post that incident caught her by surprise.

[l2ridehd]

Remember the ice cream.

[murray607]

Originally Posted by chachacha;767***

yes, i have calmed down, bought the black bags, and will just have to hold my nose until friday morning pickup! in reality i was really very preoccupied with a family problem and did not have the patience i usually do when i found three big bags of old turkey bones (the worst for smell) still on my curb when i went out at noon. i wondered why my small white sweet bay bag was ok but my small brown publix bag was left there. now i know! sorry for the snit!

We all need to vent sometimes. Having someone being rude to you tends to put you on the offensive.

I wonder if the Sanitation Dept records phone calls. You could lay a complaint re the persons attitude and the dept may be able to review your call.

[Vernster]

Originally Posted by mrdarcy

Just do what the trash man asks--black or white for garbage, clear for recycling--make their lives easier so they don't have to guess which is garbage and which is recycling. Picking up and hauling trash is a dirty job and more so in the summer. Yes, we pay for that service, but it is a service. Trash men deserve as much respect and graciousness on our part as we should show to other service people. I often thank people for coming to work that day on the occasions I need to interact with them. The fact that they came to work means my taxes are probably not supporting them on welfare, and they themselves are contributing taxes to pay for other services I enjoy.

Buy the correct bags. It's not a lot to ask.

We'll said. And don't forget the trash collectors on your holiday tip list. They are always just so grateful.

[karostay]

Seems typical that in the villages after a period of time Villagers believe they are exempt from rules and procedures which were clearly stated during closing. I'm ure the sanitation dept didn't single any one person out .

[PaPaLarry]

Originally Posted by chachacha;767***

yes, i have calmed down, bought the black bags, and will just have to hold my nose until friday morning pickup! in reality i was really very preoccupied with a family problem and did not have the patience i usually do when i found three big bags of old turkey bones (the worst for smell) still on my curb when i went out at noon. i wondered why my small white sweet bay bag was ok but my small brown publix bag was left there. now i know! sorry for the snit!

Your a good sport, and I'm sure you will have your garbage out in time, for the next pick up. Understanding why the different bags, and two different trucks on pick up day, (1 for recycled, & 1 for garbage) has let your venting, change to another satisfied customer!! Actually I feel the collectors do a great job. Keep Smil'n!!

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by justjim

OP: I agree with you in principle----you shouldn't have to pay for service you don't get. Unfortunately, it appears as long as you live here in TV, nothing you can do to change the fact you have to pay for trash pickup even though you are gone for several months.

And to think that some don't care for snowbirds. Without them taxes and fees would be much higher.

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

And when they come on here and bitch about the snowbirds, we quickly set them straight!

No snit!

[SALYBOW]

If you had told me sooner I could have brought you some bags. It must depend on the driver because as long as we keep it on the right side of the drive they take any color. They don't have to touch it; a big claw comes out and picks it up throwing it in the truck. Pretty slick.

By the way, have you been getting my PMs? That is not to be confused with...