April 2006 - reaching most PRVA members 

Recycle Recycle Recycle - or We Will Have to Pay the Consequences

The Board discussed strict recycling guidelines with Kathy after the meeting. RECYCLING IS THE ONLY WAY TO KEEP OUR RUBBISH BUDGET IN CHECK. Because of the variance in the free tonnage allotment, our trash bills have escalated from $500 a month to $500 a week!! This additional cost will be passed on to homeowners as either increased condo fees, or assessments TO THOSE WHO DO NOT RECYCLE. Newspapers and cardboard are disposed of free of charge. Recycled items are collected and disposed of at a reduced rate. 

The most expensive rate for disposal is the trash bag. Garbage disposals may now be installed in your units as we are hooked up to sewers. This would eliminate produce by-products as trash. Less than half of our homeowners are recycling. Recycling guidelines are included in this newsletter- any questions, feel free to email the Board. Recycling bins have been distributed. If you do not have one, you may use any large plastic tub or milk crate. 

Plastics - flatten the plastics that are soft enough to do so (milk and water jugs). Plastics include all food and laundry containers. It does not include plastic toys or other plastic items from around the house.

Glass - wash, remove the lid, no need to remove labels- no dishes, light bulbs, nic nak's.

Cans - wash, remove both ends and flatten.. no need to remove labels.

Cardboard pickup will also be on the newspaper collection day - regular brown cardboard- also cereal boxes and other cardboard from food stuffs, toys, etc. Please tie or bundle cardboard separate from the newspapers.

All containers that are picked up for recycling should be washed of the product. Covers should be removed so that they can dry out. Recycle bins have been distributed- if you do not have one you may use any large plastic tub or container. Appliances, bed frames, mattresses, computers, paint must be scheduled for a pickup. Please call Millbury Rubbish 508-865-0446 for rates and a pickup date.

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While we budgeted $6000 a year for trash, plus an extra $1000 for the extra trash days. As with any budget overrun (our annual budget divided by 98 units), our options are to assess or increase condo fees. If some units take the time and trouble to recycle, while others do not bother, one option is to assess those who do not recycle. Since this is a new budget problem, we are reviewing other options. 

Monday May 22 following the Yard Sale- Leave ANY items (furniture, paint, computers, tvs) in your driveway at NO additional cost to you!

Clean out your cellar and garage (or that 2nd bedroom) and join in the fun at the PRVA Yard Sale Saturday May 20th (rain date Sunday May 21st) Set up 7am-9am at the front entrance Yard Sale 9am-noon. If you would like to participate or have any items of interest that you would like to have listed in the newspaper ad, please email Board@PaulRevereVillage.com or leave a note on 6 Concord Rd’s door. All invited to set up a table and sell your treasures!