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#51 09.11.10 9:08am

DanMnz
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From: Clinton
Registered: 04.23.07
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Re: Trash Pickup?

JRW wrote:

Has anyone who has had issues called the DPW to see if they could come back around that day to pick-up the trash, or to lodge a complaint? 

If the people responsible for the task don't know of any problems, then nothing can be done about fixing those problems...

We called last year when it first happened, they apologized and came right out to pick it up. This time we left a message, no call back, bag left for the day.

I know it happens, that many houses must be hard to deal with, but it's happening a lot more often lately. Perhaps it's just one or two poor people in the trucks.

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#52 09.11.10 2:38pm

Julie
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Registered: 10.20.04
Posts: 2,125

Re: Trash Pickup?

DanMnz wrote:
JRW wrote:

Has anyone who has had issues called the DPW to see if they could come back around that day to pick-up the trash, or to lodge a complaint? 

If the people responsible for the task don't know of any problems, then nothing can be done about fixing those problems...

We called last year when it first happened, they apologized and came right out to pick it up. This time we left a message, no call back, bag left for the day.

I know it happens, that many houses must be hard to deal with, but it's happening a lot more often lately. Perhaps it's just one or two poor people in the trucks.

We are signing up with Gilchrest for curbside pickup.. they have a special and getting a better rate then trash stickers!

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#53 09.11.10 3:37pm

The Weezer
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Registered: 01.31.08
Posts: 1,668

Re: Trash Pickup?

Julie wrote:
DanMnz wrote:
JRW wrote:

Has anyone who has had issues called the DPW to see if they could come back around that day to pick-up the trash, or to lodge a complaint? 

If the people responsible for the task don't know of any problems, then nothing can be done about fixing those problems...

We called last year when it first happened, they apologized and came right out to pick it up. This time we left a message, no call back, bag left for the day.

I know it happens, that many houses must be hard to deal with, but it's happening a lot more often lately. Perhaps it's just one or two poor people in the trucks.

We are signing up with Gilchrest for curbside pickup.. they have a special and getting a better rate then trash stickers!

Julie how much do they charge per bag..or is it per month.??

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#54 09.11.10 7:15pm

Julie
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Posts: 2,125

Re: Trash Pickup?

The Weezer wrote:
Julie wrote:
DanMnz wrote:

We called last year when it first happened, they apologized and came right out to pick it up. This time we left a message, no call back, bag left for the day.

I know it happens, that many houses must be hard to deal with, but it's happening a lot more often lately. Perhaps it's just one or two poor people in the trucks.

We are signing up with Gilchrest for curbside pickup.. they have a special and getting a better rate then trash stickers!

Julie how much do they charge per bag..or is it per month.??

Sorry.. I don't remember.. I just remember it was less then the $2.50 I pay for a sticker.
Find Rich/Bill on Facebook under Gilchrest Trucking Rubbish Removal.

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#55 10.13.10 10:57pm

littlebirdie
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From: Clinton, MA
Registered: 05.21.09
Posts: 196

Re: Trash Pickup?

Not to beat a dead horse, but was Columbus Day (this past Monday) a town holiday and as such, trash pickup is delayed a day?  I can't remember from last year.  Thanks.

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#56 10.14.10 6:15am

Ken
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From: Clinton, MA
Registered: 10.02.04
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Re: Trash Pickup?

littlebirdie wrote:

Not to beat a dead horse, but was Columbus Day (this past Monday) a town holiday and as such, trash pickup is delayed a day?

Yes.


It happens sometimes. People just explode. Natural causes.

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#57 10.14.10 6:51am

littlebirdie
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From: Clinton, MA
Registered: 05.21.09
Posts: 196

Re: Trash Pickup?

Ken wrote:
littlebirdie wrote:

Not to beat a dead horse, but was Columbus Day (this past Monday) a town holiday and as such, trash pickup is delayed a day?

Yes.

Thanks, Ken!  One less thing to do this morning. smile

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#58 10.14.10 6:59am

littlebirdie
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From: Clinton, MA
Registered: 05.21.09
Posts: 196

Re: Trash Pickup?

littlebirdie wrote:
Ken wrote:
littlebirdie wrote:

Not to beat a dead horse, but was Columbus Day (this past Monday) a town holiday and as such, trash pickup is delayed a day?

Yes.

Thanks, Ken!  One less thing to do this morning. smile

Well I take that back!  The trash truck just went down our end of Beacon....   

WTH is wrong with this town?!?!?  Is it a holiday or is it not?!?!?!  UGH!  Now another week with the trash.  GRRRRRRRR!!!!!!

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#59 10.14.10 8:21am

CHS90
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Re: Trash Pickup?

littlebirdie wrote:

Well I take that back!  The trash truck just went down our end of Beacon....   

WTH is wrong with this town?!?!?  Is it a holiday or is it not?!?!?!  UGH!  Now another week with the trash.  GRRRRRRRR!!!!!!

You can check the holiday rubbish pickup schedule here:
http://clintondpw.com/road.html

Unless you live on Grove St, if your trash if usually picked up on Thursday, then it'll always be picked up on Thursday (unless Thursday is a holiday).

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#60 10.14.10 8:24am

Julie
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Re: Trash Pickup?

This is why I am using Gilchrest trash removal.. $2 a bag and pickup is always Saturday! How can you beat that?!

Last edited by Julie (10.14.10 8:24am)

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#61 10.14.10 8:46am

CHS90
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Re: Trash Pickup?

Julie wrote:

This is why I am using Gilchrest trash removal.. $2 a bag and pickup is always Saturday! How can you beat that?!

I'm interested in hearing about Gilchrest, but what are their rules?  How big can the bag be, and how heavy? 
I know it's probably against the rules, but I use 42 gallon bags for town pickup, and it's been pretty damn heavy, and I've never had it rejected.

Never mind... I found my answer on their web site:
$2.00 per bag up to 30 lbs.
I'm not sure what the town's rule is as I couldn't find it anywhere.

Last edited by CHS90 (10.14.10 9:04am)

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#62 10.14.10 9:18am

Ken
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From: Clinton, MA
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Re: Trash Pickup?

littlebirdie wrote:

Well I take that back!  The trash truck just went down our end of Beacon....

???

Beacon is usually a Monday pickup, yes? It should have been picked up Tuesday.


It happens sometimes. People just explode. Natural causes.

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#63 10.14.10 12:02pm

Julie
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Re: Trash Pickup?

CHS90 wrote:
Julie wrote:

This is why I am using Gilchrest trash removal.. $2 a bag and pickup is always Saturday! How can you beat that?!

I'm interested in hearing about Gilchrest, but what are their rules?  How big can the bag be, and how heavy? 
I know it's probably against the rules, but I use 42 gallon bags for town pickup, and it's been pretty damn heavy, and I've never had it rejected.

Never mind... I found my answer on their web site:
$2.00 per bag up to 30 lbs.
I'm not sure what the town's rule is as I couldn't find it anywhere.

The town does have a 30 lb rule too .. but the workers do not enforce it.

Last edited by Julie (10.14.10 12:02pm)

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#64 10.14.10 12:38pm

Ken
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From: Clinton, MA
Registered: 10.02.04
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Re: Trash Pickup?

Julie wrote:

The town does have a 30 lb rule too .. but the workers do not enforce it.

I also remember something about a three bag limit from years ago, but don't know if that is still in effect.


It happens sometimes. People just explode. Natural causes.

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#65 10.14.10 12:47pm

Julie
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Posts: 2,125

Re: Trash Pickup?

Ken wrote:
Julie wrote:

The town does have a 30 lb rule too .. but the workers do not enforce it.

I also remember something about a three bag limit from years ago, but don't know if that is still in effect.

There is some sort of limit because we had done some cleaning and left quite a few bags out and some were left behind.

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#66 10.14.10 7:45pm

Denise Rousseau
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Registered: 10.17.04
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Re: Trash Pickup?

Julie wrote:

This is why I am using Gilchrest trash removal.. $2 a bag and pickup is always Saturday! How can you beat that?!

so do us pay by the week or by the month?


Don't blow out another man's candle to make yours shine brighter.

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#67 10.14.10 7:59pm

littlebirdie
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From: Clinton, MA
Registered: 05.21.09
Posts: 196

Re: Trash Pickup?

Ken wrote:
littlebirdie wrote:

Well I take that back!  The trash truck just went down our end of Beacon....

???

Beacon is usually a Monday pickup, yes? It should have been picked up Tuesday.

My end of Beacon (off Grove) is Thursday.

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#68 10.14.10 8:00pm

littlebirdie
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From: Clinton, MA
Registered: 05.21.09
Posts: 196

Re: Trash Pickup?

Julie wrote:

This is why I am using Gilchrest trash removal.. $2 a bag and pickup is always Saturday! How can you beat that?!

I hear what you're saying Julie but here's the thing - I pay taxes (i.e. DPW salaries) AND I pay for the freakin' trash stickers - the least they can do is pick up the trash on the schedule they set forth.  Frustrating.

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#69 10.14.10 8:02pm

littlebirdie
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From: Clinton, MA
Registered: 05.21.09
Posts: 196

Re: Trash Pickup?

CHS90 wrote:
littlebirdie wrote:

Well I take that back!  The trash truck just went down our end of Beacon....   

WTH is wrong with this town?!?!?  Is it a holiday or is it not?!?!?!  UGH!  Now another week with the trash.  GRRRRRRRR!!!!!!

You can check the holiday rubbish pickup schedule here:
http://clintondpw.com/road.html

Unless you live on Grove St, if your trash if usually picked up on Thursday, then it'll always be picked up on Thursday (unless Thursday is a holiday).

Then please explain how every other Monday holiday we've had this year my trash has been picked up on Friday???

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#70 10.14.10 8:59pm

Pleasant View Landscaping
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Posts: 120
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Re: Trash Pickup?

Pleasant view does curb side pick as well, email us for more info
info@pvl1.com

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#71 10.14.10 9:04pm

Julie
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Posts: 2,125

Re: Trash Pickup?

littlebirdie wrote:
Julie wrote:

This is why I am using Gilchrest trash removal.. $2 a bag and pickup is always Saturday! How can you beat that?!

I hear what you're saying Julie but here's the thing - I pay taxes (i.e. DPW salaries) AND I pay for the freakin' trash stickers - the least they can do is pick up the trash on the schedule they set forth.  Frustrating.

I pay taxes too but at this point like fact I can save .50¢ a bag and know that pickup is on Saturday no matter what.. less thinking involved.. ha

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#72 10.14.10 9:18pm

Tommy Boy
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Posts: 33

Re: Trash Pickup?

Julie wrote:

This is why I am using Gilchrest trash removal.. $2 a bag and pickup is always Saturday! How can you beat that?!

I was looking for a dumpster a few weeks ago and looked on the Gilchrest web page and it said, "we are your answer to those unsightly dumpsters"  now they offer dumpsters??  I wonder, are they confused as to what they want to do??

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#73 10.14.10 9:36pm

Pleasant View Landscaping
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Posts: 120
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Re: Trash Pickup?

Tommy Boy wrote:
Julie wrote:

This is why I am using Gilchrest trash removal.. $2 a bag and pickup is always Saturday! How can you beat that?!

I was looking for a dumpster a few weeks ago and looked on the Gilchrest web page and it said, "we are your answer to those unsightly dumpsters"  now they offer dumpsters??  I wonder, are they confused as to what they want to do??

Hey Tommy. we do dumpsters as well. Roll off dumpsters as well as rear load dumpsters.  we offer monthly specials on our roll off dumpsters, shoot me an email and I can send you monthly emails on specials. info@pvl1.com

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#74 10.15.10 4:53pm

Gilchrest Trucking
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Re: Trash Pickup?

Sorry for the confusion about the "unsightly dumpsters" quote.  Apparently someone misunderstood the website.   The reference to unactractive dumpsters was intended for those customers that dislike the appearance of a dumpster in their driveway. Our customers have the convenience of renting our dumptruck (nice alternative) or a dumpster.   As far as confusion on what we want to offer there is none! Our main goal is to accommodate our customers individual needs, offer competitive pricing, and provide great customer service.  Anyone who used us in the past can vouch for this.  If you want the same please visit our website www.gilchresttrucking.com.  We look forward to serving you!

Tommy Boy wrote:
Julie wrote:

This is why I am using Gilchrest trash removal.. $2 a bag and pickup is always Saturday! How can you beat that?!

I was looking for a dumpster a few weeks ago and looked on the Gilchrest web page and it said, "we are your answer to those unsightly dumpsters"  now they offer dumpsters??  I wonder, are they confused as to what they want to do??

Last edited by Gilchrest Trucking (10.15.10 6:27pm)

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#75 10.15.10 8:37pm

littlebirdie
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From: Clinton, MA
Registered: 05.21.09
Posts: 196

Re: Trash Pickup?

Julie wrote:
littlebirdie wrote:
Julie wrote:

This is why I am using Gilchrest trash removal.. $2 a bag and pickup is always Saturday! How can you beat that?!

I hear what you're saying Julie but here's the thing - I pay taxes (i.e. DPW salaries) AND I pay for the freakin' trash stickers - the least they can do is pick up the trash on the schedule they set forth.  Frustrating.

I pay taxes too but at this point like fact I can save .50¢ a bag and know that pickup is on Saturday no matter what.. less thinking involved.. ha

You do have a valid point.  smile

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