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snitzel 12-15-2010 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by ducati1974 (Post 315590)
When we purchased our turnkey house in March we had a number of pieces of furniture we didn't want. We called the trash services for bulk pickup and they asked if I could have it on the curb within an hour!! Sure enough they came by right away and took it all!! We did the same thing later the same week with the pickup again being very prompt. No charge, either! Can't beat that! Very impressive.
Who did you call? Phone #? Do you know if they will take a large (tube) 32" television? I need to get rid of one that doesn't work.

ducati1974 12-15-2010 02:00 PM
Sorry, I can't answer that question- I'm up North now. I believe I just called whoever it is that does the regular trash pick-up. Call around. Good luck!

Bogie Shooter 12-15-2010 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by snitzel (Post 315663)
Who did you call? Phone #? Do you know if they will take a large (tube) 32" television? I need to get rid of one that doesn't work.
I took one to the drop-off station on Rolling Acres Road. Go east on 466 to Rolling acres and turn right. Go a few miles and you will see a sign on the left. At time I went I believe they were only open on Saturdays.

redwitch 12-15-2010 06:32 PM
I've found that if the trash guys can lift it, they'll take it. It helps to leave them a small bribe if it's too large (an envelope taped to the TV would probably do it if they don't just pick it up). Of course, electronics should be taken to the plant or wherever they're supposed to go since they're considered hazardous waste (so are all batteries, tires and paint).

ducati1974 12-15-2010 08:38 PM
Be careful about the drop-off on Rolling Acres- one time I went there and dropped some stuff off without problem, the next time the guy told me we lived in the wrong county to dump there. (Our house is in Sumter County) I forget which County is entitled to dump there- maybe someone else can help.

swrinfla 12-16-2010 06:11 PM
ducati:

That'd be Lake County.

This thread reminds me of when I needed to dispose of something - virtually anything - when still in St. Louis. It was really quite easy! So long as you could get the "trash" to the alley, it would most likely be gone within 3 hours, even on days when the official collectors weren't coming around!

I got rid of at least a couple of televisions that way. Never did know if the new "owners" ever bothered to get them fixed! :pepper2:

SWR
:beer3:

Shimpy 12-17-2010 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by swrinfla (Post 315927)
ducati:

That'd be Lake County.

This thread reminds me of when I needed to dispose of something - virtually anything - when still in St. Louis. It was really quite easy! So long as you could get the "trash" to the alley, it would most likely be gone within 3 hours, even on days when the official collectors weren't coming around!

I got rid of at least a couple of televisions that way. Never did know if the new "owners" ever bothered to get them fixed! :pepper2:

SWR
:beer3:
They used to say in S. Fla. that put it in a box with a bow on it, leave it on the seat of your car with the window down and park it in a shopping center.

jalopy54 05-26-2013 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Shimpy (Post 261505)
We'll close on a new home May 10th and after reading all the literature given me I'm unclear about trash pick-up. From what I've read, there are no garbage cans, only bags to be put out to be picked up. Does anyone have problems with animals tearing into the bags and making a mess? After moving in we will have a large number of boxes. How do we get rid of them? In some places there is a large trash pick-up usually once a month or so that will allow you to get rid of almost anything. Will we have such a thing here?
I'd appreciate a complete run-down of what the rules are. Thanks.
Garbage pickup is Mondays & Thursdays. Recycling on Monday only. Sit out the evening before. Make sure your recycling is in a clear see through plastic bag. Break down you box's for recycling.

Mikeod 05-26-2013 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by jalopy54 (Post 682500)
Garbage pickup is Mondays & Thursdays. Recycling on Monday only. Sit out the evening before. Make sure your recycling is in a clear see through plastic bag. Break down you box's for recycling.
Jalopy,
First, welcome to TOTV. Enjoy your visits with the board.
Second, the post you are responding to is three years old.
Third, trash pickup, recycling, and greens pickup are done on different days in different villages, so be careful when you tell people what days to put things out. Make sure they are in the same village as you.

Again, glad to have you here.

delima2000 05-27-2013 04:07 AM
We took our old t.v.set to best buy for recycling. It is located on 441 near rolling acres rd. in the small strip mall with pet smart, Joanne's ,five guys burgers and fries.


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