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Menands moves to curb abuse of dumpster rentals, plans monthly special‑pickup schedule starting April
Summary
Facing abuses and truck fires tied to drop‑off dumpsters, Menands staff proposed canceling the public dumpster rental program and consolidating special‑pickup to a single monthly route beginning April 1; board backed the policy but residents raised concerns for seniors and enforcement details.
Village staff told the board that the dumpster rental program has been chronically abused — residents and nonresidents depositing prohibited items (paint, tires, lithium batteries) and creating safety and equipment risks, including past fires in the garbage truck. The administration recommended removing the rental service and relying more on special‑pickup…
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