Posts by Sam Wright21

If we’re being honest, even the most cynical among us would agree that Bernie Sanders was a special breed of disaster. The real issue here isn't that things haven't changed; it's that Eric Adams isn't even attempting to fix the rot. He’s simply mastered the art of the lie. At this point, my only sliver of hope is that the worst-case scenario isn't actually reality: Those who deceive are the ones who pilfer.

vividbear12 said:Yeah, everyone has a right to an opinion, more than that even. Thanks for granting me that one... I guess. For the sake of the century.

We're clearly similar. I vote for Toto—not because I like him, but because I hate the alternatives more. I'd give him a 2/3. Not happy with the job, but I was less happy with the guys before him. I grew up in Queens long before Micky knew what a subway was... and I know exactly how he used to skim off the top.

It’s just pointless when every single trash bin becomes a huge deal. This has always happened and always will. Doesn't matter if it's Bloomberg or Eric Adams.

So these current hysterics, where people lose it over 20 grams of misplaced waste, are just pathetic.

Because I remember much bigger waste management issues.

I remember Bloomberg and all his scams and lies.

Just relax, sanitation will pick it up.
And those BM365 types in sanitation will eventually disappear... they never actually worked anyway.

And when exactly is Vance going to start doing his job?

It feels like he spends half the work week digging himself into a hole, only to fly off to visit family in Indianapolis—where, if memory serves, his stint running the municipal services was anything but a success.

Look, I’ve never worked for a sanitation department in my life, but even I could have steered our local Waste Management back onto the right track.

Robin Gray8 said:So there’s this house over in Brooklyn, right? Four different tenants living under one roof. The basement is vacant for now, the ground floor and the next level are just single folks, and there’s a married couple hanging out in the courtyard area. They’ve only got three bins total—one for compost, one for recycling, and one for trash. Basically, the bins are
shared by everyone, which makes me wonder... how on earth are they going to settle the bills? Everyone paying for everything? It’s absolute chaos, I swear.

It's actually quite straightforward. There's a flat fee $15for households, and then you just pay for whatever volume of recycling bags you fill up; those bags come in sizes like 2, 4, $2.75(specifically 10, 20, or 40 liters). I can only hope that each individual resident takes the initiative to buy their own bags.

Rachel Barrett8 said:I mean, it’s pretty standard to link social equity with things like trash collection, isn't it?

It really just goes to show how people in New York City have completely lost their way.

They never had a compass to begin with, acting as if some sort of servant exists solely to clean up after them.

Can the city administration just hand all of this over to the Department of Sanitation in New York City?

So you’re suggesting we tax based on square footage while charging for trash based on how many bags someone buys? It doesn't quite track. Square footage doesn't generate waste, so why link the two? Besides, you see plenty of people struggling to make ends meet living in massive luxury apartments downtown.

The fundamental objective here should be a pay-as-you-throw system, where your bill actually reflects the volume of waste you generate. Honestly, there isn't a more equitable or logical way to handle it.

I wasn't suggesting that any specific dollar amount is mandatory, but rather that the flat fee itself is an obligatory charge.
A tenant staying for only three months isn't going to be out there buying trash bags; they’re just going to settle the flat fee. Though, if they want to get technical, they could probably put the service on hold due to vacancy—they should probably give the Department of Sanitation a call to iron out those specifics.

Besides, don't you see the sheer absurdity of it all? He was essentially paying $8.25 despite producing absolutely no waste, because at the end of the day, it's people who generate trash, not square footage.

gentlestag15 said:https://www.congress.gov/documents/example-link
Here's the latest version of the law. I can't seem to find where they mention the minimum flat tax of $15—actually, it doesn't even mention it at all.
Maybe you've got a better eye for this stuff than I do.

Article 76.

Quincy:

Mandatory Minimum Public Service Article 76. (1) The mandatory minimum public service refers to the amount secured to ensure economic sustainability, safety, regularity, and quality of service delivery, allowing the municipal waste collection system to fulfill its intended purpose. (2) The price of the mandatory minimum public service constitutes part of the overall public service fee. (3) Within the service area, the following applies: 1. a uniform price for the mandatory minimum public service for users categorized as households, and 2. a uniform price for the mandatory minimum public service for users categorized as non-households. (4) If a user at the same billing location qualifies as both a household and a non-household, they are only obligated to pay the mandatory minimum public service price calculated for the non-household category.

Each individual service provider determines their own rate for this mandatory minimum public service—essentially, the flat fee.

There is already a dedicated thread regarding waste collection in New York City; this conversation really belongs over there.

Hopefully, we’ll see some movement on this in the near future... It's high time Eric Adams stood up at City Hall and explained why this wasn't completed on schedule, and more importantly, when we can actually expect it to be finished.

He certainly benefits from it, I’ll give you that, but if you ask me, it’s quite the opposite; I’m looking at a much lighter wallet. Honestly, have you noticed how every single price tag seems to have drifted toward the stratosphere lately?

By the way, the law has been updated, so they're stuck having to get everything aligned with the new regulations.

For the hundredth time now—this flat tax system is legally mandated, and $15 falls right among the lower tiers here in the USA.

Naturally, someone living in a cramped 250-square-foot studio, especially if they actually bother to separate all their waste (though I suspect very few people truly do), will end up paying more.

P.S. Of course, if they don't bother with sorting at all, the bill will be even higher.

I’ll be paying less since my place is about 650 square feet. Waste production is an inevitability of modern life, and there really isn't a more equitable way to handle billing than basing it on actual volume.

velvetskipper11 said:It might feel pointless sometimes, but it isn't. Change starts with the individual. We don't know each other, but your post really hits home for me, and I'm proud of people like you.
Personally, I think you should send them an email, even if they never bother to read it. If enough people reach out, maybe they'll eventually realize that in this city and this country, there are conscientious citizens who actually care—people who exist outside of this insane bureaucracy that demands trash.

Then there's the whole zero-waste movement where people live producing absolutely no waste. You wouldn't last a week in New York City trying that.
I'm going to send them an email myself, just to let them know such a thing exists and to ask what they plan to do about those "lunatics."

And for what purpose? Even if they roll out some shiny new system, you’ll still be the one stuck picking up the tab.

driftingtinker said:For me, this is the second time I'm seeing this pattern. Most of the critics didn't even bother noticing the utility failures or how much of a mess the city has become until after Tomašević won.

I’m not entirely sure how that connects to anything, perhaps it's some sort of clerical oversight by the district managers, though I couldn't say for certain.

It seems likely that many people simply perceived the situation as having worsened—even if nothing has fundamentally changed—simply because they were holding their breath for an improvement that hasn't arrived.

Harold Phillips54 said:Yeah, General Electric is an incredibly successful company, and out in that part of Ohio, anyone looking for work can find a job. From what I gathered a few months ago, they’re launching three new production plants next month; everything is already built. They export their entire waste disposal technology—the machinery, the trucks, the processing lines, the whole works—to the European market and even to Switzerland.

It’s a truly remarkable company; I’ve spent considerable time digging through everything they do, and it’s clear they possess an incredible level of autonomy, designing and manufacturing virtually every single component in-house.

Gary Cox2 said:Look, Friday is just a straight-up, total loser.
He’s been spitting on the team since day one. Honestly, Friday is a special kind of pathetic.

It takes a certain kind of person to hold onto their own convictions without fearing the social fallout of speaking up. There was a time when I actually thought he was being a bit too abrasive—I honestly felt like he was overstepping and might face some backlash for his bluntness—but looking back, I see the wisdom in his perspective. It turns out he wasn't just being difficult; he simply saw the full picture while the rest of us were still squinting through the fog.

Alex Moore3 said:I like Friday because he isn't afraid to point out obvious problems. Either calling them out will fix the issue, or it will force someone to take responsibility. He doesn't seem like the type to compromise or take the fall for someone else's mistakes.
If Gotovac or Klisović try to silence him, he might just switch sides entirely or go independent.
From what I've heard, he rolled his eyes at Gotovac's proposal regarding Times Square, which just proved he's nothing more than a typical salesman, just like the rest of these so-called leaders.

He claims to be an independent, but I honestly don't see how anyone can hold their ground for very long when they're forced to play in the same sandbox as creatures like Gotovac.

Alex Moore3 said:I suspect they're just trying to buy some time.
Looking at how they're pushing incompetent directors like Vić on everyone, it feels more and more like they're intentionally making mistakes so they can distance themselves before the elections.

Most likely.

What an absolute disaster that Market director turned out to be! It’s painfully obvious they aren't picking candidates based on actual expertise or talent. Honestly, I’d almost prefer if they didn't do anything at all; at least then we wouldn't have to deal with this. Now we can see clearly that total inaction would have been the better route—as long as they don't end up looting the place while they're at it.

Harold Phillips54 said:Oh, please, stop talking. You NYC folks don't have to deal with this. I actually got a threatening phone call from my local Waste Management rep the other day. He basically told me if I didn't put my mixed waste bin out for the next collection, I’d be fined. Apparently, their records show I haven't put it out in two months, even though I'm supposed to do it at least once every couple of months.
And I’m such a stickler—I sort everything perfectly. I even peel the paper labels off the bags; if I can't peel them, I just cut them off with scissors. I separate the paper part of bread bags from the plastic film, cut up packaging made of different materials, sort it all, and crush everything down to save space... everything else goes into recycling, so there’s hardly anything left for the mixed waste. And now they want to fine me? Fine. So, I just stuffed a bunch of random stuff in there to bulk it up, threw it in the bin, and now I'm just waiting. If they want to play that game, let them.

Usually, they’re actually pretty good—on time, every time, and most often right on the dot.

So you're in Ohio? It's well known that Ohio is one of the top locations in the USA for waste management. The city of Columbus is practically at the top of the European rankings. There’s even a General Electric nearby with top-tier eco-solutions. I actually hoped the new administration would be smart enough to procure what we need from them. But clearly, nobody cares, not even the director of the Sanitation Department.

Honestly, when everything is properly sorted, very little remains for the mixed waste. I think people should actually write letters and protest. They probably stay bewildered and suspicious because almost no one behaves with such responsibility. Well, I do. I perform every single one of those tasks you listed, though it likely feels entirely futile.

driftingtinker said:I mean, they totally flaked on us two weeks ago on a Saturday too. We had all the bins piled up right by my neighbor's fence—which was just great timing, since he happened to be hosting a huge family BBQ with a whole roasted lamb that day😬

It’s funny how they somehow manage to pick up the recycling and paper exactly on schedule, though.

Let them; they brought it on themselves. 😬

Alex Moore3 said:The Democratic Party here in New York City is clearly pulling away from the incompetent crew over at Možemo. Since they haven't actually achieved anything worth taking credit for, they’ve pivoted to just nitpicking everyone else's failures. And trust me, there are plenty of those to go around.

“It’s honestly a bit worrying. Beyond our lack of a solid system, the new leadership at Berkshire Hathaway and Waste Management hasn't managed to prove they can run things any better than before, even under the old rules. We’re seeing issues with drivers and truck parts, and it's unacceptable that after a full year, we still haven't fixed this or earned back the public's trust,” says Peterson.

https://hr.n1info.com/vijesti/petek-...e-vode-dnevno/

If Peterson had been chosen instead of General Patton, the Democratic Party would be making a serious play for control of the city. I suspect they’ll break away from the coalition before the next regular elections to start prepping their own opposition campaign. Of course, Eric Adams isn't smart enough to see that coming.

Petek is the only one in that Assembly worth a damn. Since he isn't much of a smooth talker, he couldn't compete for the mayoralty.

He is 100% a better activist and operative than TT. I've always thought highly of him. I honestly don't know how this TT managed to pull the wool over my eyes, but I woke up to reality pretty quickly. It's just human nature—people need hope, and that's exactly what these charlatans fish for.

Gary Cox2 said:Not necessarily. It’s not some set-in-stone rule. Besides, decisions about extending services are based on the public health service network established by Medicare. So, you can dig through those guidelines all you want; there's nothing wrong with following them since the network is officially laid out.
Basically, if things go sideways, it wouldn't be the fault of New York City—it would be on the federal government and Medicare, since they're the ones who dictated how the whole network functions.

I haven't the slightest clue; it could very well be 🤷

driftingcrane18 said:Everyone is entitled to their opinion. 🙂

True enough. But there’s also no law against holding an actual, independent thought; it just seems to be a logistical impossibility for some, leaving us with nothing but a steady stream of mindless chatter.

Gary Cox2 said:Look, the minister is the one who actually issues the extension, not some local department.
How can you even claim the Department of Health didn't give the green light? For all you know, they said yes and the minister just said no.

I don't have a specific case in front of me, but it usually plays out like this: a higher authority simply overwrites the recommendation of a lower office, even when they're meddling in matters that fall squarely within that lower office's jurisdiction.

Are you actually offended that I’m questioning what the Mayor or T-Mobile really understands about this situation? 😍

In my estimation, he is simply quite adept at cycling through a handful of rehearsed platitudes, delivering them with an air of absolute certainty.

My compatriot from Samodol? 😍

Look, I'll give you this much: it’s certainly one thing for the mayor to be completely out of his depth.

But let me turn the question back on you: what exactly does he actually understand?