[Chat] Put trash out in front tomorrow.

[Stephen J Gewirtz]

The following is taken from the Department of Public Works web page 
http://www.baltimorecity.gov/Government/AgenciesDepartments/PublicWorks.aspx

What it is saying in a nutshell is that we should put out our trash 
tomorrow in front of our houses.

We will see whether this is still in effect for Thursday's recycling 
collection.

A quick look at a few alleys tells me that some are not yet clear enough 
for trash trucks, so I personally agree with the decision by the DPW 
simply to ask residents to put trash out in front.  Also, I have seen 
bags of trash left from last week.  Please move them to where they will 
be picked up, and in the future, please use trash cans with lids.  And I 
have seen recycling in plastic bags.  Although the City has been picking 
those up, they require more work for the City to process.  Please use 
paper bags, cardboard cartons or recycling bins (and you may use a 
regular trash can if it is labeled as recycling).

Also, when it is windy, try to see to it that your recycling will not be 
picked up by the wind, perhaps by putting cans and bottles on top of the 
paper.

Steve.


>   Baltimore City Department of Public Works
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>
>     Citizen Alert:Baltimore City Change in Waste Collection Locations
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>       Beginning Tuesday, February 23, 2010 Trash and recycling
>       collections will move to the front of homes
>
> *TRASH AND RECYCLING COLLECTIONS:*
>
>     * Citizens with alley collection should place their trash and
>       recycling materials out in front of their homes for pick up.
>     * Citizens should ONLY put out trash OR recycling on their
>       regularly scheduled collection day.
>     * Please make sure your sidewalks are CLEAR OF SNOW AND ICE so we
>       can collect your trash and recycling.
>     * Call 311 for missed pick-ups; please leave your materials in
>       place until they are collected.
>     * DO NOT PUT RECYCLING MATERIALS IN PLASTIC BAGS!
>     * The Bureau will continue to collect from the front of homes
>       until full access to regular collection locations is possible.
>
> *CITIZEN DROP-OFF CENTERS:*
>
>     * Citizen Drop-Off Centers remain open to the public at their
>       regularly scheduled times. Citizens can go to
>       www.baltimorecity.gov or www.cleanergreenerbaltimore.com to find
>       their nearest drop-off center.
>
> *BULK TRASH COLLECTIONS:*
>
>     * Bulk Trash pick up is CANCELLED through February 26, 2010.
>
> UPDATES:
>
>     * Citizens should continue to listen to and read local media for
>       the latest updates and instructions.
>
> Most importantly, we thank Baltimore City's citizens for their 
> patience and perseverance as we work together to meet the challenges 
> presented by these recent storm events.
>

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