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Resident raises safety concern about garbage carts; staff to remind contractors about curb placement
Summary
A resident told the board carts are being left in the street; public works/operations staff said carts should be left at the driveway end or right-of-way for collection, and staff will ask the vendor and send a public reminder.
A resident asked the Village of Montgomery Board to clarify garbage-cart placement after noticing carts increasingly appearing in the street near parked cars, creating a potential hazard.
An operations/public-works representative told the board: “The garbage bins are not supposed to be placed into the street. They’re supposed to be placed at the end of the driveway or in the right away where the garbage trucks can access them.” The representative said the village will coordinate with the contractor and consider sending a public reminder to residents, especially ahead of winter when carts in the roadway can hinder snow operations.
The board discussed whether carts were full or empty and confirmed staff would follow up with the contractor to ensure drivers return carts past the curb after dumping.
No formal action was taken; staff indicated outreach to residents and the contractor would be the likely next step.
