The TDC hauls a lot of trash

Do they TDC have a recycling system in place for all this garbage--....someone on the Board please tell me yes.....

Do they TDC have a recycling system in place for all this garbage--....someone on the Board please tell me yes.....

You might want to hit the search button on this one. There was MUCH discussion last summer about what happens to the chairs, toys, etc. I wish there was a way to have a recycling bin at the boardwalks for cans, but I think we should be thankful so much trash makes it to the receptacles period!

If there's a will, there's a way. I think BradPickelformerlyofTDC could enlighten us a bit on what it would take.

If there's a will, there's a way. I think BradPickelformerlyofTDC could enlighten us a bit on what it would take.

I wish we could figure out what to do with the "beach crap" - chairs, umbrellas, and beach toys that are purchased upon arrival for a one week stay, then left behind on the beach, in dumpsters, and in vacation rentals.:(

I wish there was a way to have a recycling bin at the boardwalks for cans, but I think we should be thankful so much trash makes it to the receptacles period!

Next time you visit a state park notice their receptacles. They have had separate containers for recycling for a long time. At the very least all those aluminum cans could be sorted out before they ever leave the beach. It would take some money for the extra bins and a little bit of organization. Mostly it would take the WILL. The values of the community and the values of the TDC seem to be at odds in many respects. The big blue signs are, well, a "sign" of this. Recycling is not something that puts heads in beds.
It's really too bad the TDC cannot seem to get on board with the idea that we can have both - a thriving community and a thriving tourist economy. :bang:
More lost opportunities. :angry:

I wish we could figure out what to do with the "beach crap" - chairs, umbrellas, and beach toys that are purchased upon arrival for a one week stay, then left behind on the beach, in dumpsters, and in vacation rentals.:(

Mine's all at John R's house. :idontno::lol:
Do you think most renters throw it away and/or leave it at their rental? We've never done that, the idea is foreign to me, honestly. I do wish more of the owners could find a way to keep that stuff for subsequent renters. It's nice to arrive at a rental where there are a couple of chairs and an umbrella, and it also cuts down on the throwaways, but I realize it's probably not entirely practical.

Mine's all at John R's house. :idontno::lol:
Do you think most renters throw it away and/or leave it at their rental? We've never done that, the idea is foreign to me, honestly. I do wish more of the owners could find a way to keep that stuff for subsequent renters. It's nice to arrive at a rental where there are a couple of chairs and an umbrella, and it also cuts down on the throwaways, but I realize it's probably not entirely practical.

I tried and they always go missing. :idontno:
I just recommend the beach chair rental companies now.

If there's a will, there's a way. I think BradPickelformerlyofTDC could enlighten us a bit on what it would take.

Considering how much "appreciation" the TDC gets from people like NDY on trash removal threads, I would guess that a former employee would probably refer you directly to the TDC. But then again, I could be surprised.

I was under the impression that recycling bins were going to be placed on the beaches? :idontno:

All of the stuff that is hauled off the beach is "stored" in a lot off of 83 or 393. That where the beach chair folks go to get their wayward chairs and umbrellas.

Considering how much "appreciation" the TDC gets from people like NDY on trash removal threads, I would guess that a former employee would probably refer you directly to the TDC. But then again, I could be surprised.

Huh? :confused:

Huh? :confused:

My point was that if I were a former TDC employee and was reading a thread that highlighted a positive TDC program and started reading about what my old job didn't do, I wouldn't jump right in and start answering questions. I didn't see the relevance in the benefits provided through trash hauling getting linked to a sign program. Maybe it's just me but I would send them to the source for their info and not spend my time on answering the negativity if it wasn't my problem anymore.

I didn't see the relevance in the benefits provided through trash hauling getting linked to a sign program.

So you think that because trash pickup from the beach is a positive program that we can't make it better? :confused:

See, it's the attitude, same as the signs. "We are doing a great job and we just can't understand why you would complain about something that has so many benefits." :idontno:

So you think that because trash pickup from the beach is a positive program that we can't make it better? :confused:

See, it's the attitude, same as the signs. "We are doing a great job and we just can't understand why you would complain about something that has so many benefits." :idontno:

I am sorry but you may have missed my point. I was saying if I was a FORMER employee I would leave it to those who are responsible to answer those questions. I wouldn't spend MY time in a topic that got negative with so much animosity.

So you think that because trash pickup from the beach is a positive program that we can't make it better? :confused:

See, it's the attitude, same as the signs. "We are doing a great job and we just can't understand why you would complain about something that has so many benefits." :idontno:

The attitude about the signs is what our community is about. It is why we are unique and want to keep it that way. We are not cookie cutter or disney like. We are SOWAL and we are not about to let poor decisions override the way we live. People come here for our uniqueness and quaintness. The signs are garish, obtrusive and most definitely not fitting for the area. I don't think the signs are even needed. My opinion,...... my very strong opinion. And I got my "Big Blue Monster" t-shirts today in the mail.

I'm sorry but I really don't get it :idontno:

I'm sorry but I really don't get it :idontno:

No problem, I guess I was trying to say:

Former employee- probably won't answer

Current employee- call or email and ask if there is a plan

I just muddied the water with why I think the former employee wouldn't answer. Then again, he still might.

Okay, let's call it a day on this. I guess you have a specific person in mind :confused: that could or might respond :idontno:

Anyway I have no problems with the very nice peeps who actually do the trash runs. My complaint is with the decision making at the TDC board and management levels. If you were at the blue sign meeting the other day it was pretty obvious they don't like public criticism.

Okay, let's call it a day on this. I guess you have a specific person in mind :confused: that could or might respond :idontno:

Anyway I have no problems with the very nice peeps who actually do the trash runs. My complaint is with the decision making at the TDC board and management levels. If you were at the blue sign meeting the other day it was pretty obvious they don't like public criticism.

Sure ask for the beach maintenance manager. He is usually very responsive.