December 18, 2004
TO:
Homeowners & Residents of The Oaks of Avent Ferry Condominiums
FROM: The Board of Directors of The Oaks of Avent Ferry Condominiums
RE:New Garbage, Recycle, And Yard Waste Rules
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The Board adopted changes to the Governing Rule on Dec. 17, 2004 to reflect Raleigh’s collection procedures. Effective immediately, the following rules are in force for all homeowners and residents of The Oaks.
- Front porches are not to be used as storage areas. Please keep the front porch neat and presentable in appearance.
- Garbage cans and recycling bins may not be stored on the front porch or in front of units.
- Trash, recycling, and yard waste are normally collected each Thursday, except holidays. Check with theCity of Raleigh for alternate collection day during holidays.
- Carts and bins may not be taken to the street before Wednesday evening, or the evening before an alternate collection day. Cart and bins must be returned to the back of units by Thursday evening, or by evening of the alternate collection day.
- This 24-hour rule is in effect regardless of the day of collection.
The City states that items for collection must be placed in carts, therefore trash and trash bags placed directly on the street will no longer be tolerated. Carts must be placed on the street so the handle faces the units & the front of the cart faces the street. Carts must be placed at least five feet from mailboxes, utility poles, parked cars, or other items that collection equipment can damage. Homeowners who qualify for exemption must contact Solid Waste Services individually and will be allowed to keep backyard collection. Exemption qualifiers include 65 years or older, disabilities, or steep driveway. For further information, contact Linda Leighton at the City of Raleigh, 400 West Peace St., Raleigh, NC 27603, (919) 831-6522.
Penalty for violation: the Board will direct our Property Management company to issue a warning letter to the homeowner for the first violation, to issue a fine of up to $50.00 for the second violation, which may be compounded up to a maximum amount of $150.00 per violation for subsequent violations. A fine of the maximum amount may be imposed for chronic or repetitive violations.
We ask residents’ help to keep our community looking its best. Any resident of our community may contact our Property Manager, Jeb Black at 755-0864 or email wpminc@bellsouth.net and report the unit number where trash or a cart is placed on the street too early or that is not returned to its proper storage place by the night following collection.
Every household was issued a 96-gallon cart, however a 64-gallon cart is available. Customers may request from the City one free chart exchange per household. The unit number may be either scrubbed off the current cart or removed with a light application of paint thinner. Please let us know if you receive a new cart so it can be identified with your unit number.
In related news, the Board hasn’t decided what kind of storage location behind units to provide for the new carts. We must keep cost to minimum, so we’ve considered removing the old wooden bins and providing a square “parking pad” (about 36”x36”) for the carts to sit on, similar to that on which your air conditioner may now sit. We don’t have bids for the cost yet. So we welcome your ideas and suggestions, which can be emailed to theoaks@yahoogroups.com.
Sincerely,
Your Oaks of Avent Ferry Condominium Board of Directors
