Now that you've had some time to experience the changes, let us know what you think of them in the comments below, and we'll recap your responses later in the week.
It’s been a little over a month since the town of Arlington, via its new waste contractor, implemented trash limits and mandatory recycling. And we want to know: How are the new rules affecting you (if at all)? Would you like to see them dropped or enhanced in any way? Also, how has the new contractor, JRM Hauling & Recycling, been so far? Let us know by posting a comment below, and we’ll recap your responses later in the week.
The changes take effect at the beginning of the month.
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Thursday, August 23, 2012
The following is from the Town of Arlington. Recycling and Trash Reminders After a full month of the new recycling and trash program, Public Works would like to thank residents for their commitment to diverting waste from the trash by recycling and separating yard waste. As our new waste contractor, JRM Hauling & Recycling, continue to get used to our streets and solid waste sorting habits, please report any concerns or missed collections directly to them at 1-800-323-4285. While we continue to work with JRM to achieve thorough collection, residents can do their part to help make the program a success: In September weekly recycling becomes mandatory and weekly trash limits of 100 gallons, per household, per week, will be enforced (…
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Old Lady
5:51 pm on Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Many of my neighbors still have barrels full of garbage sitting in their driveways. They put garbage barrels on garbage day and then need to move full barrels into their driveways. I think they are trying wear done the garbage collectors. more ›