[alwann]

Anybody know if the trash collectors will pick up small amount of scrap metal from curbside? I disassembled a dead desktop computer, removing all the electronic parts for disposal later. What's left is the metal chassis. (I believe Jacobs handles south of 466a waste, but no answers from them.)

Do scavengers still patrol the neighborhoods on trash days looking for this kind of stuff?

[vintageogauge]

Put it all in a trash bag, problem solved.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

Put it all in a trash bag, problem solved.

That should work

[villagetinker]

I have put out larger than that with no problems, however washers, dryers, hot water heaters need to schedule a special pickup, typically $10.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by alwann

Do scavengers still patrol the neighborhoods on trash days looking for this kind of stuff?

We often observe dumpster divers scouring the neighborhood the evening before trash pickup.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

We often observe dumpster divers scouring the neighborhood the evening before trash pickup.

Lots of good stuff folks will leave with their trash or put out a sign free for the taking.

[Jhnidy]

Originally Posted by alwann

Anybody know if the trash collectors will pick up small amount of scrap metal from curbside? I disassembled a dead desktop computer, removing all the electronic parts for disposal later. What's left is the metal chassis. (I believe Jacobs handles south of 466a waste, but no answers from them.)

Do scavengers still patrol the neighborhoods on trash days looking for this kind of stuff?

Inter county recycling will take it. You have to deliver and you won't get a lot of dollars but the metal will stay out of the landfill. They are off 44 before you hit 27.

[3105boy]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

I have put out larger than that with no problems, however washers, dryers, hot water heaters need to schedule a special pickup, typically $10.

Correct. $10 per special pickup…1 item or a truckload in The Villages (Lake or Sumter)

[HomerSimpson]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

I have put out larger than that with no problems, however washers, dryers, hot water heaters need to schedule a special pickup, typically $10.

More detail at Sanitation Information the districtgov sanitation and recycling site.

[Sgt Ed]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

I have put out larger than that with no problems, however washers, dryers, hot water heaters need to schedule a special pickup, typically $10.

I put a washer to the curb 2 weeks ago. The same village water service contractor came by a day later with a truck full of appliances, loaded it up with lift gate and off they went. I don't know if the Villages contracts them to do it or not or it is an enterprising employee, making a couple of bucs. A good service never less..

[nn0wheremann]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

We often observe dumpster divers scouring the neighborhood the evening before trash pickup.

I knew a scrapper in Chicago who often said the streets were not paved with gold, but the alleys were.

[LeRoySmith]

Originally Posted by nn0wheremann

I knew a scrapper in Chicago who often said the streets were not paved with gold, but the alleys were.

These days the streets are lined with dead bodies