[peachpit]

Most people get their mail everyday. Many by golf cart. Why not put dumpsters at the postal stations? Empty these dumpsters daily. This would reduce labor, fuel, and manpower.
I’m sure this would reduce our trash bill.
What say you?

[Ooper]

There are trash receptacles at our mail station to deposit junk mail and such and regularly emptied. We also have numerous barrels for can recycling. I would think all the mail stations would have these.

[peachpit]

Originally Posted by Ooper

There are trash receptacles at our mail station to deposit junk mail and such and regularly emptied. We also have numerous barrels for can recycling. I would think all the mail stations would have these.

Oh, I’m not talking trash receptacles. I’m talking dumpsters. No more curbside pick-up. Take your trash to the postal station when you get your mail. Dumpsters will be emptied daily. One employee, one truck. I think it would be a huge cost savings for the trash company.

[GrumpyOldMan]

I don't know that collection is the major cost of dealing with trash - maybe.

But, I am well aware of dumpsters. Where we live currently we drive to a "collection site" with dumpsters and I can see no way that site can be anything other than an eye sore. Second, people are in general slobs. There are always piles of garbage that "miss" the dumpsters. Even with a full time employee policing the site it is still a mess. It is such a problem they recently had to put up a security fence to close it off after hours and put up large signs indicating dumping on the ground would be prosecuted.

A good idea, but people are slobs and in practice it would be hard to make it blend in with the esthetics of TV.

[retiredguy123]

I don't know what most people do, but I sure don't travel to the postal station every day to pick up junk mail.

[GrumpyOldMan]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I don't know what most people do, but I sure don't travel to the postal station every day to pick up junk mail.

I'm with you!

[retiredguy123]

What about all the monthly renters who don't ever go to the postal station?

[Arctic Fox]

Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan

I don't know that collection is the major cost of dealing with trash

Yes, I suspect that it is the processing that racks up the cost.

The best way to reduce that is to reduce the amount of trash we produce. Everything seems to be wrapped, double-wrapped then triple-wrapped "for our convenience" but it's all adding to your monthly trash bill (not to mention adding to the initial cost of the item being purchased).

Most people won't want to be bothered with changing their habits but, with very little effort, you can find ways to reduce packaging and other trash.

[GrumpyOldMan]

Originally Posted by Arctic Fox

Yes, I suspect that it is the processing that racks up the cost.

The best way to reduce that is to reduce the amount of trash we produce. Everything seems to be wrapped, double-wrapped then triple-wrapped "for our convenience" but it's all adding to your monthly trash bill (not to mention adding to the initial cost of the item being purchased).

Most people won't want to be bothered with changing their habits but, with very little effort, you can find ways to reduce packaging and other trash.

I agree even small changes in habits can add up to big savings on trash.

[jeriteri]

If this happens I won't know what to do with myself at 5 in the morning on Mondays and Thursdays. I'm certainly not going for a golf cart ride then.

[Marathon Man]

NO!!!!!

[Bay Kid]

Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan

I don't know that collection is the major cost of dealing with trash - maybe.

But, I am well aware of dumpsters. Where we live currently we drive to a "collection site" with dumpsters and I can see no way that site can be anything other than an eye sore. Second, people are in general slobs. There are always piles of garbage that "miss" the dumpsters. Even with a full time employee policing the site it is still a mess. It is such a problem they recently had to put up a security fence to close it off after hours and put up large signs indicating dumping on the ground would be prosecuted.

A good idea, but people are slobs and in practice it would be hard to make it blend in with the esthetics of TV.

Dumpsters would really be gross. Always smell, especially in warm weather. Flies, rats, stray animals, etc. They are just gross!

[twoplanekid]

Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan

I agree even small changes in habits can add up to big savings on trash.

For those that use computers and still receive paper statements from The District office that contain monthly water, sewer, trash and amenity bills, please consider signing up for E-Billing.

Village Community Development Districts

By doing so, all of the information pertaining to your monthly bill will be emailed to the email you provide. You always have access to these records by returning to the districtgov.org to see the details and a complete history of your bills.

Village Community Development Districts

I am told by district staff that only about 15% of Villagers use E-Billing and that it costs around $9,000 per month to send out paper statements. So, save paper and help your Village District government save money by signing up for E-Billing. It's so easy to do!

[skip0358]

Originally Posted by garyseitz

Oh, I’m not talking trash receptacles. I’m talking dumpsters. No more curbside pick-up. Take your trash to the postal station when you get your mail. Dumpsters will be emptied daily. One employee, one truck. I think it would be a huge cost savings for the trash company.

If every resident brought their trash to the Postal Station everyday do you realize what size dumpster you would need? Besides that the mess,smell, rodents etc. you would have. And then there's the weekend trash.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by twoplanekid

For those that use computers and still receive paper statements from The District office that contain monthly water, sewer, trash and amenity bills, please consider signing up for E-Billing.

Village Community Development Districts

By doing so, all of the information pertaining to your monthly bill will be emailed to the email you provide. You always have access to these records by returning to the districtgov.org to see the details and a complete history of your bills.

Village Community Development Districts

I am told by district staff that only about 15% of Villagers use E-Billing and that it costs around $9,000 per month to send out paper statements. So, save paper and help your Village District government save money by signing up for E-Billing. It's so easy to do!

Good reminder, easy enough to do.