[thekeithfan]

Originally Posted by JohnN

I've paid trash bills for 12 months wherever I lived, if I was there or not.
Where do you think it's different?
I don't know of anywhere that charges you pro-rata.

So, I don't see your point except to vent about trash fees??
I'd suggest renting to those who don't want the obligation.

No problem with the fee's ....I don't rent. did you miss read my post?

[thekeithfan]

Originally Posted by Augie

Did you know that was the case before you bought in The Villages? What's your gripe? Refuse pickup three times a week (two times trash, recycle, organic) at $17.90 a month. What a deal! Everybody pays and the price stays low.

My gripe is: it is unconstitutional for the government to make you buy a private service or product. The $17.90 a month is reasonable but if you are only here only 3 months that's $71.90 you are paying.

[thekeithfan]

Originally Posted by Golfer in Sanibel

Which article of the Constitution are you referring to?

Article 1 Section 8

[thekeithfan]

Originally Posted by blueash

I suspect the OP is making a political point, not really objecting to the trash collection charges. Let's see, what recent government action is being attacked as unconstitutional as it forces citizens to buy a product from a private company whether they want it or not?? The g'ment says we are need this product and to spread out the cost we all must have it whether we are low cost producers or high. See??

Exactly my point!

[thekeithfan]

Originally Posted by Number 6

If you think this agreement is unfair, you should not have signed it. It is a little late to complain now. As Baretta said, "Don't do the crime if you can't do the time."

I didn't sign it!?

[thekeithfan]

Originally Posted by rp001

While living in Pa I found it just as confusing regarding all the gas providers,and garbage companies...I've lived in different Fl municipalities most of my life and it has always been only one choice and that was made by the governing body..I worked for a public electrical utility for 38 yrs and they even passed the "franchise fee" on to the customer as part of the monthly bill..In south florida you don't have a choice of cable tv providers either,other than satellite of course..

Well this isn't about one choice it's about the government MAKING you buy a service! By the way you don't have to have electricity or cable if you don't pay it they shut you off and you are no longer billed for ongoing service.

[graciegirl]

Keith.

As far as I can see there is no issue with the trash collection; frenquency, price, quality etc.

So if you wish to make a political point, please post in political.

If you don't like how things happen here, you can either accept it, or put your home on the market. This is a CDD form of government. There isn't much you can do to change it. If it rankles you enormously, there are other places to live.

That sounded mean, and I guess it was. I really don't want you to move, I want you to be happy like most of us are. Sometimes you can't have everything you want.

In the scheme of things...is this terribly important?

I woke up today with my cancer in remission, my friends coming to lunch, my kids with jobs, and the love of my life and I celebrating fifty years tomorrow.

Certainly you have a list similar to mine.

Don't sweat the small stuff, and it is all small stuff.

[RichieB]

You have a way of putting things in perspective..........

[trichard]

Do you only want to pay property taxes for the months you are here?

[Penguin]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Keith.

As far as I can see there is no issue with the trash collection; frenquency, price, quality etc.

So if you wish to make a political point, please post in political.

If you don't like how things happen here, you can either accept it, or put your home on the market. This is a CDD form of government. There isn't much you can do to change it. If it rankles you enormously, there are other places to live.

That sounded mean, and I guess it was. I really don't want you to move, I want you to be happy like most of us are. Sometimes you can't have everything you want.

In the scheme of things...is this terribly important?

I woke up today with my cancer in remission, my friends coming to lunch, my kids with jobs, and the love of my life and I celebrating fifty years tomorrow.

Certainly you have a list similar to mine.

Don't sweat the small stuff, and it is all small stuff.

That a girl Gracie.!!!!!

[Taltarzac725]

Trash pick-up and recycling | City Manager | City of Port St. Lucie, Florida

"Residential properties cannot opt out of payment for the service, regardless of whether the home is occupied or not, or if trash is put out or not. Seasonal residents who stay in Port St. Lucie for temporary periods are held responsible for the full year of pick-up rates. One reason for this is that Waste Pro truck drivers do not keep track of which properties leave trash by the curb and which don’t. They simply pick up any trash left outside." From above linked article.

There do seem to be communities that allow pro-rate fees for garbage collection-- Welcome to the City of Elmira (Elmira, NY)

You may have to do searches to see if any Central FL. communities allow this.

[jsw14]

This thread reminds me of my X wife. She bought alot of garbage, & it wasn't all food eather!!!!
Now thats what I call Unconstitutional!!!!

[janmcn]

Most cities and towns across the country pay for trash collection out of property taxes, so if you object in these cases, you can just stop paying your property taxes or deduct the cost and your home could be auctioned off.
BTW, you pay property taxes whether you are in your home or not.