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"if it ain't broke, don't fix it."
By Mary Wells, Manitouwadge ON
Jun 09, 2010


Letter to the Editor

I have lived in this town for 16 years and have never had a problem with garbage pickup...till this year. It is obvious to me that someone at the town office has wayyy too much time on their hands and are trying to implement changes that really don’t apply to our small town.
Spring clean up, in the past, has run quite smoothly. Not so this year. Garbage sat on the sides of the streets for days after the week of pickup. There was some confusion apparently, to what day certain streets were to have garbage out. If there are changes to be made, might I suggest the Township to clarify what days certain streets should have garbage out.
What I read in the flyer regarding changes to the clean up, was not clear. As for the garbage that has been strewn about in the woods behind Matachewan Rd. by the bears, rather than talk about it, arrange for it to be cleaned up. I will even help you, although my high taxes should cover that.
I have entertained the idea of trying to clean some of it up myself, but I’m frightened of the bears that tend to wander about back there.
I was also stunned to watch the garbage “men” empty my garbage cans Friday, but not pick up the 12x18” cardboard box sitting beside the cans.
This is foolish as the idea of “breaking down” boxes is for the purpose of recycling. We, unfortunately, do not have recycling. If the Township wishes us to “gift wrap” our garbage, then maybe they should implement recycling. Our taxes should cover that too.
I guess what I’m trying to say is “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

Mary Wells
Manitouwadge, ON