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Neighbors complain about late‑night valet trash and compactor at Lakewood Apartments; council asks management for fixes and considers ordinance options
Summary
A Lake Jackson resident told council valet trash pickups and compactor use at a nearby apartment complex are making noise late at night. Management told staff it agreed not to run the compactor after 8 p.m.; council directed staff to monitor and consider possible citywide rules for valet collections near residences.
A resident told Lake Jackson City Council on Jan. 23 that valet trash service and use of a compactor at Lakewood Apartments have created loud late-night noise near her home, waking family members and causing safety concerns from increased rodents.
The resident said trash collection and compactor operation frequently occurred after 10 p.m. and as late as 2 or 3 a.m., and that management—s vendor did not agree at first that the work occurred so late. City staff said the apartment management has verbally agreed to stop operating the compactor after 8 p.m. and told staff…
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