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Own-Suit5786 t1_iuqrqmn wrote

Oh my lord this has been one of my biggest beefs lately. I don’t have a car or know someone with a large truck. My town’s website has had hilariously contradictory information about how to get a sticker for the dump and what, I’m going to slap it in a UHaul?

So for large items I’ve got an estimate from 1-800-GOT-JUNK, and then just offered a random local on Nextdoor who does odd jobs to take the items for the same price, then tip a bit. But now they probably will run into the same crap.

I foresee a lot of barely tied to a Civic box springs being discarded at your condo or on Rte 1 or something.

And sorry if I’m being stupid, I don’t understand how you can make it harder for the citizens without a solution. Some informercial jerks is not a solution.

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legitcopp3rmerchant t1_iuqybki wrote

100% there is going to be more waste dumped on back roads and other spots. My towns transfer station is only open 2 days a week for like 4 hours. They posted a note that they will not be taking mattresses but the transfer station 3 towns away will take it if you have a sticker. Like what the fuck. Its a good idea but there is no logistics to support it.

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Own-Suit5786 t1_iur136q wrote

I asked my landlords if they would have a dumpster, and they said no that is not appropriate. Then they cleared out an apartment and had a dumpster here for a month. They didn’t notice and I got rid of my garbage

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EnoughIdeas t1_iurbbrn wrote

Rt 2 and 190 are about to become mattress and box spring grave yards.

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legalpretzel t1_ius3s7r wrote

Worcester has been a dumping grounds for years because of the city’s insistence that residents transport their bulk waste to the drop off center and also pay a fee for each item.

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EnoughIdeas t1_ius65fr wrote

Cool. You know route 2 doesn't go anywhere near Worcester right?

Also based on recent experience Worcester is cleaner than a lot of Boston.

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Ecto-1A t1_iur9wr8 wrote

This is really just for big businesses, places like Forever 21 and Goodwill dumping tons of unused clothing into landfills

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Own-Suit5786 t1_iuqtcoy wrote

To be clear this is hundred percent related to mattresses and box springs. The textiles will not be noticed, and if someone else uses a towel once I am good. I’ll air dry. That’s narsty

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Mermaid_La_Reine t1_iur90f7 wrote

It’s Massachusetts, so therefore the game is like this: YOU pay to get rid of ‘it’. ‘It’ goes to someone who will then break it down and resell the components. YOU will then buy the product. THEY profit.

(See also: depositing leaves, and paying for the mulch.)🤦‍♀️

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