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fuming

catter70 — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 09:38:29 GMT

Today is garbage pickup. I went out about an hour ago to put more garbage in my can and I looked down next to the can and someone had left a store plastic bag of trash next to the can which I then had to get what had fallen out of the bag back into it and into the can (I had on gloves). What an idiot. Why couldn't they just lift the lid on my can and deposit the garbage instead of just sitting it on the street next to the can?

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Preds — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 09:46:03 GMT

Because they were nasty and rude. We've had the same thing happen.

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ID2 — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 10:06:44 GMT

I respectfully feel that in light of whats going on in the world,garbage is a welcome relief. Relax, take a walk, breathe, you'll feel a whole lot better.

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jellyBEAN — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 11:28:11 GMT

I used to live across from a neighbor who disliked having his garbage can in front of his home. Every garbage day he would wheel his large cart across the street to my side and leave it in front of my house. Also, when he had extra trash, he'd go ahead and throw it in my cart, no bag-just loose. Like you, I had extra garbage to put out in the morning and when I opened my can I saw all this loose trash in there that wasn't mine.

I would wheel his cart back across the street to his house and leave it there for trash pick up. So eventually he stopped putting it in front of my house. But often I'd find his trash in my cart - loose - pizza boxes, juice boxes, snack wrappers - all this stuff I don't ever buy. They had a family w/3 kids so I knew it was his stuff in there. Yeah, it was aggravating.

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PINKdogWOOD — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:09:44 GMT

Garbage and trash - I HATE IT! I HATE lazy stupid people who just cannot seem nor do they care to toss their trash in a trash can.

Why do they do this?????

Do they live like this in their home????

@catter70 You're lucky you don't have 300 gallon dumpsters that works for 2 households lined in alleys as they are where I live. Not only do people miss these huge cans, the one person garbage trucks who mechanically lift to dump always drop residual trash and garbage in the alleys. We are among few homeowners and many college kids in the hood, me being a perm resident always out there needing to clean up the alley, junk on the ground that I must clean up. If I don't do this, it doesn't get happen.

I absolutely HATE TRASH everywhere!!!!

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happycat — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:14:29 GMT

@catter70 wrote:
Today is garbage pickup. I went out about an hour ago to put more garbage in my can and I looked down next to the can and someone had left a store plastic bag of trash next to the can which I then had to get what had fallen out of the bag back into it and into the can (I had on gloves). What an idiot. Why couldn't they just lift the lid on my can and deposit the garbage instead of just sitting it on the street next to the can?

Ewww, I'd be fuming too.

Who wants to pick up another persons garbage.

We have had the same issue, but its a neighbors dog that get into their trash, the wind blows it up here or dog brings it up, and I have to pick it up. It was fun enough, till there was a dirty diaper. Jesus take the wheel.

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Cats3000 — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:18:54 GMT

Why did you feel obligated to go pick it up? I certainly wouldn't. I'm sure the garbage men would have done that when they made their rounds.

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Imaoldhippie — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:25:04 GMT

Count your blessings at least they did not throw it out into your yard.

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catter70 — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:26:54 GMT

@Cats3000, I picked up the garbage because the truck picks up the garbage bin and the driver doesn't get out of the truck. Also, @ID2 , especially at this time I don't want to be touching others garbage, gloves or not.

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CelticCrafter — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:09:40 GMT

@Cats3000 wrote:
Why did you feel obligated to go pick it up? I certainly wouldn't. I'm sure the garbage men would have done that when they made their rounds.

You're kidding, right?!

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fthunt — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:15:36 GMT

@CelticCrafter Agree........... Trash guys pick up? Yea - Sure = not gonna happen

If trash is on the ground it's left there for the homeowner to clean up. (and I don't blame them)

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SharkE — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:18:41 GMT

Yeah, right, thanks for that laugh ! I needed it this morning.

Makes you wonder what planet ?

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jubilant — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:24:42 GMT

I wouldn't like it either. It was inconsiderate. If it was an elderly neighbor or someone who asked your permission that would be different. Hopefully, it won't happen again. If it does, you may want to put a sign on it saying, "this spot is for our garbage and our's only".

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Gorgf — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:26:26 GMT

We have bear that like to strew our garbage. I haven't had garbage pick up for two months. There is a road ban in the Spring for 6 tons or more due to Spring thaw for side roads Happens every year. My company offers a one hour pick up on Thursday at a parking lot which is totally inconvenient for most. One company ran a small truck but quit. One neighbor was told to take her garbage to the dump and they would cover it with her bill ,but she was charged $33 . We are not offered any refund for no curbside pickup no matter what company.

I noticed Wal-Mart took out the cans in the parking lot, maybe temporary? I saw one man open his SUV and unload garbage years ago. I took his licence number and told the mgr. who seemed unconcerned. I know of people who have a habit of doi g this. People are jerks and selfish slobs, but be grateful you still have pick up. Maybe they were afraid of you seeing them drop off the bag? Mine resumes May 1st. Joys of small town living.

I hope this is just a one time occurrence.

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depglass — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:27:42 GMT

One local trash hauler put a notice in the paper that they would not pick up anything unless it was securely tied in a plastic bag. If animals got into the trash, they will no longer pick up stuff that is scattered. This is due to the covid-19 problem, but it seems a good policy going into the future. These people shouldn't be treated like servants. They are a business.

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jubilant — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:29:46 GMT

One more thing....It could be someone trying to get rid of evidence. Were there needles in it?

Oh, dear, I've either been kooped up too long or I've read too many Nancy Drew mysteries!

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GAC65 — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 14:29:14 GMT

We have two trash cans for pickup, the city only supplies one, we purchased the extra can and pay an extra $15 per month for pickup fees. Our neighbor has a large family and late at night she fills my cans with her extra trash that does not fit in hers. She never asked, always sneaky. Now we put the trash cans out in the morning.

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Spurt — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 14:36:45 GMT

@ID2 wrote:
I respectfully feel that in light of whats going on in the world,garbage is a welcome relief. Relax, take a walk, breathe, you'll feel a whole lot better.

@ID2

She didnt have gloves and had to pick up someone else's garbage....who knows if these people who left the trash by her garbage can were infected, had symptoms, or were in in contact with an infected person.... So her vent was very relevant!

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hckynut — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 14:44:49 GMT

@catter70

Probably the same reason, and people, that throw their paper cups etc on the ground when there is a trash receptacle right next to them. If they are adults, my guess is they didn't just get that way. Heck, somebody will/has to pick it up!

hckynut 🏒

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Spurt — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 14:55:03 GMT

@PINKdogWOOD wrote:
Garbage and trash - I HATE IT! I HATE lazy stupid people who just cannot seem nor do they care to toss their trash in a trash can.

Why do they do this?????

Do they live like this in their home????

@catter70 You're lucky you don't have 300 gallon dumpsters that works for 2 households lined in alleys as they are where I live. Not only do people miss these huge cans, the one person garbage trucks who mechanically lift to dump always drop residual trash and garbage in the alleys. We are among few homeowners and many college kids in the hood, me being a perm resident always out there needing to clean up the alley, junk on the ground that I must clean up. If I don't do this, it doesn't get happen.

I absolutely HATE TRASH everywhere!!!!

@PINKdogWOOD

Yep, I totally understand what you are saying ....SOME PEOPLE ARE PIGS!!! In our Condo Complex there are a couple neighbors that just throw their trash all over and even into the street. They open their car and clean it out!!! ......One time it was paper plates with half-eaten birthday cake just thrown on their lawn and into their neighbors yard too....did I mention he's a cop!!!

I used to pick the trash up because it made our neighborhood look bad, but now I just report them.....and the COA sends someone by to pick it up and send them a COA violation which results in fines and other consequences.....I hope they like throwing money away (pun intended)