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  • Rubi Reyes •
  • Originally published January 18, 2009 at 11:06 p.m., updated January 18, 2009 at 11:06 p.m.

Q. I know I can use plastic bags to place my household garbage in the new automated carts. But can I use plastic bags for yard waste like leaves, small limbs and grass clippings?

A. No. We are recycling yard waste at the new landfill brush site and because it takes years for plastic to decompose, please do not put yard waste in any plastic bags. Yard waste will be picked up by our manual crews like it always has been and recycled at the new landfill brush site. So you can use old trash cans or recyclable yard bags to put yard waste in. Recyclable yard bags are available at fine stores in Victoria that have a garden department. And remember that yard waste is picked up on the same day as your automated garbage. Be sure to have both your yard waste and your household garbage on the curb by 7 a.m.

Q. I have tried the new automated garbage carts but still completely fill up the cart and have some garbage left over. Can I pay for a second cart?

A. Yes. The large automated carts have proven adequate for most residents. But if you need a second cart they are available for $5 per month. You will be required to keep to second cart for a year. And remember to have your automated cart five feet away from any obstacle, including a second cart. To order a second cart, call 485-3220.

Q. Does the lid need to be closed on the new automated garbage carts in order for the cart to be picked up?

A. Yes. Please do not overfill the cart. If the lid is open garbage can fall out of the cart, blow all over your neighborhood or be dragged out of the cart by loose animals. Keeping the cart lid closed helps keep Victoria beautiful.

Q. Can the City Council meetings and the Charter Review Committee meetings broadcast on Vtv15 be seen online?

A. Yes. Thanks to Agama Advertising, we are now posting online videos of the Council meetings and Charter Review Committee meetings. Agama Advertising has graciously donated server space and bandwidth connectivity to allow viewers to watch the meetings on the Internet. Just click to the city Web site at www.victoriatx.org and click on the Vtv15 logo with "online programs" under it. Besides council meetings, you can also watch The Victoria Report, some emergency preparedness videos, performances and exhibitions, and our popular interviews with veterans from World War II. If you have any questions about our online television programs, call the public information office at 485-3110.

Q. Are drivers required to use turn signals in traffic?

A. Yes. A driver is required to use the turn signal to indicate a turn, a lane change or to enter traffic from a parked position. A driver in traffic turning left or right is required to use the turn signal at least 100 feet prior to making the turn. Remember that using the turn signal is safer for both the driver and surrounding traffic.

Send your questions and comments for any city department or activity to City of Victoria, Public Information Office, P.O. Box 1758, Victoria, TX 77902, or pio@victoriatx.org.



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  • TxBohemian TxBohemian Report a ViolationReport a Violation Permalink  | 

    I never understood the reasoning why people put biodegradable subtances into non-biodegradable containers.

    Don't know how many people know this but UPS will take your styrofoam dunnage (popcorn and formed packaging - like around electronics) to recycle.

    January 22, 2009 at 10:09 a.m.
  • drod77901 drod77901 Report a ViolationReport a Violation Permalink  | 

    Those who are having trouble not overflowing their new garbage containers might need to start practicing the three R's--reduce, reuse, and recycle. I saw a container the other day with the lid open because of too many boxes just put in bags and then put into the garbage container. By crushing milk cartons and fast food containers or breaking down or recycling cardboard boxes, we would save valuable space in our containers. Recycling plastics, newspapers, and cardboard from boxes also conserves space in our landfills. This might encourage our city to start providing curbside recycling as well.

    January 21, 2009 at 3:08 p.m.