Submitted by pi5tolp t3_y9tf97 in WorcesterMA
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rockstaraimz t1_it7qc2a wrote
I had a very good experience at the DPW.
devinb27 t1_it7s3z3 wrote
I second this. Was a very pleasant exchange when I need to get some bins. Good people there
sunshinepills t1_it9s2lh wrote
I have had nothing but incredible experiences with the DPW.
legalpretzel t1_it7ps58 wrote
Seriously? I’m hoping this is pure sarcasm because I’ve never interacted with more miserable government employees in my life. Even the RMV peeps are happier.
chockfulloffeels t1_it7q0i1 wrote
Oh no. It’s not, we were laughing and cracking jokes.
operator_1337 t1_it7bm43 wrote
They probably have a recycling addiction, big problem right now.
For real though, when you get your new one I would recommend spray painting or paint pen* marking your address/number onto it.
pi5tolp OP t1_it81bhb wrote
I did lol
operator_1337 t1_it81nvr wrote
Well damn. I mean there is always a chance it was taken by the recycling/trash truck itself mistakenly. Also someone could have ran it over accidentally and hid the evidence.
If it becomes a problem get a ring camera lol
noturaveragecitygirl t1_it9quat wrote
That happened to us once! Threw the bin right into the truck on accident!
OrphanKripler t1_it7o0lv wrote
Keep an eye out around the neighborhood. It could have went on a windy adventure.
My personal experience if I don’t retrieve the bin right away, the wind blows it away, two blocks down the street.
But you could purchase a new bin for $12 at DPW.
20 East Worcester Street. 9am-4pm. Bring proof of residency though, you’ll need it.
Edit: included phone number 508-929-1300
rockstaraimz t1_it7q96o wrote
I got home very late from work once and found my bin blown halfway across the park. A windy day can blow those suckers for blocks.
GoblinBags t1_it7pj61 wrote
Make sure on your replacement bin you draw on it and label it clearly - across the whole thing. I had to do something similar before and I spray painted my address a foot wide across it.
superduckie707 t1_it8pi1r wrote
You can use any large storage tub and label it recycling. They’ll still pick it up.
NIRVANA97145 t1_it78ian wrote
Maybe call the dpw but I could be wrong. Some people......
Ok_Possibility30 t1_it8vu6c wrote
Welcome to Worcester, MA
Unlucky-Boot-6567 t1_it8cjs0 wrote
They probably had theirs stolen. Also, big wind has been blowing them everywhere. Did you write your address or name on it?
pi5tolp OP t1_it8h5h4 wrote
Yes
Iron_Gears t1_it90aox wrote
You can at the DPW! Can order them online as well but they’re often out of stock, at least they are for me whenever I try to replace a stolen bin. Don’t be too surprised if it happens again though. I’m on my fourth bin.
FirstOrderRouge t1_it7nh07 wrote
Do what they did, see a bin, take a bin. When they notice their bin’s gone, they’ll take one and so on…
pi5tolp OP t1_it81k2w wrote
I'm not going to do that but it's ridiculous man it wasn't windy at all so it didn't blow away
chockfulloffeels t1_it79x8d wrote
Go down to the dpw and get one. They are an overly nice and bubbly group of people for their job. I love that place