ext_106184 ([identity profile] jbsegal.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] davis_square2015-10-16 06:53 pm
  • Add Memory
  • Share This Entry
Entry tags:

Trash fines on Monday...

It seems that, while the trash collectors got Monday off, the enforcement staff didn't.

How many people got ticketed for having their trash out a day early? {sigh}
Threaded | Flat

[identity profile] prunesnprisms.livejournal.com 2015-10-16 11:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Our house forgot entirely.

[identity profile] hammercock.livejournal.com 2015-10-17 12:24 am (UTC)(link)
Tickets for leaving it out a day early? That's obnoxious. I mean, if you'd left it out all week, sure. But one day?
Edited 2015-10-17 00:25 (UTC)

[identity profile] aislingk15.livejournal.com 2015-10-18 02:11 am (UTC)(link)
I'm really sorry - that sucks. I know we've accidentally put it out early on a holiday weekend and it seemed like they didn't ticket. Maybe that honeymoon is over.

[identity profile] hikermtnbiker.livejournal.com 2015-10-18 09:31 pm (UTC)(link)
What a crappy move by the city. Completely opportunistic, taking advantage of people being forgetful. Are they more worried about improper trash disposal or simply making money?

[identity profile] achinhibitor.livejournal.com 2015-10-19 01:13 am (UTC)(link)
Complain and see if you can get the ticket rescinded.

[identity profile] keithn.livejournal.com 2015-10-19 07:54 pm (UTC)(link)
You should send an e-mail about this to your alderman. This is a completely unacceptable thing for the city to do.

[identity profile] lancedavisward6.livejournal.com 2015-10-20 04:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Hi JB. Sorry to hear about your experience. I think the suggestion to appeal the ticket is a good one. While it may be a violation of the letter of the ordinance, there may be a degree of forgiveness from city departments for honest one-time mistakes like this (assuming that the case). That's not to say there is any promise the ticket will be forgiven but that's a starting point. Looking forward, if the City needs to do a better job of communicating issues relating to holiday schedules then that is certainly something we can discuss. I know there was a note in the Oct. 11 ResiStat email newsletter but it wasn't exactly in the most noticeable location.
Threaded | Flat