Historical November–December 1998 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
The condition of our alleys continues to be a major concern for many residents of Skinker DeBaliviere.
Some alleys continue to be apparently open targets for “dumpers” who bring trash from the county and construction sites, filling our clumj4ters, dumping on vacant lots and littering the alleys.
If you suspect someone of illegal dumping, get the license plate and descrip: tion of the vehicle and call 911!
The Trash Task Force takes these calls seriously and has a tremendous record of successful prosecution and conviction. Sadly, the dumpers aren’t the only source of improperly disposed materials. Our own residents have been disposing of the debris from home remodeling projects, jamming dumpsters to overflowing, piling lumber again a neighbor’s garage door, placing old toilets and cabinetry in the alleys. Bulk pick-up guidelines published by the Refuse Division state: Bulk pick-up for Skinker DeBaliviere will take place sometime during the week of the first Monday of each month. Collection is not necessarily on Monday, just one day during the week. What will be picked up: • Up to three items • Large items, such as household furniture, appliances, etc. • Yard or building refuse such as shingles, logs, plaster, etc. • To make sure your bulky items will be picked up: • Place your items (not more than three) out by 6:00 a.m. on the first Monday of the month. Place bulk waste in the alley behind your home (be sure to keep bulk items away from refuse containers). • Collectors are not permitted to pick up items on private property. • REFRIGERATOR DOORS MUST BE REMOVED. Other large items need not be dismantled. • Place small or loose items in a container or bundle. No container or bundle may weigh over 100 lbs., or be over 6ft. in diameter. • . DO NOT place bulky items in your regular trash container, or place regular refuse with the bulky items. • DO NOT block the alley with bulky items. • You can contact the Refuse Division at 353-8877 or when your alley seems to have been missed, the Citizen’s Services Bureau at 622-4800.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November–December 1998.
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Original source: SD_Times1998_11.pdf, printed page(s) 7; PDF page(s) 6.
