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January 23, 1999
Mr. Tomas Regalado - Commisioner
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FI 33131
Dear Mr. Commisioner Regalado:
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I am a retiree, my Social SecUu•ity check was recently raised to less than 2%, my solid waste fee got a raise
of over 37%'. When my father bought our home in 1976, our solid waste fee was included with our Real
Estate Tax, and the whole thing was income tax deductible. The collection of our garbage was done right
outside our kitchen door.
Recently 1 received notice (as per attached) that all trash weighting less than 50 Ills., less than 3 feet,
bagged, would be collected twice per with together with our regular garbage.
On Monday January 18, 1999, 1 placed five 13 gallons kitchen bags with garbage and six 42 gallons bags
with leaves and trash from my yard at the usual collection place. Next day Tuesday January 19, 1999 only
the 13 GIs. bags were picked up.
Same day Tuesday I called solid waste to report that bags containing the trash was not collected.; they said
it would be pick up. Next day Wednesday it still was not collected . I called again, and they said it was
going to be collected. Thursday I called again because it still was not collected.
Thursday noon I received a certified letter (enclosed) menacing with a per day fine of $75.00 for placing
the trash that themselves failed to collect the proper day.
So not only my solid waste fee has been raised over 37%, but on top of that they do not pick up my trash, I
get reported and threaten with a fine, and all this time I have to protect my uncollected trash from
scavengers.
My question is: Can t hire a private garbage collection instead of paying the city of Miami for trash they
do not collect and suffer the aggravation of a threat of a fine of $75.00 per day ? Probable more expensive
but I'll be saving aggravations.
Why didn't the Solid Waste inspector Annette Bell fined the people responsible for not collecting my
trash therefore making the front of my home look ugly '1
Is it more suitable and profitable for city employees to blame the taxpayer?
Since 1 am fulfilling my obligation as taxpayer and properly paying the fee, and, Solid Waste is not
fulfilling their part, can I expect them to reimburse me $75.00 per day they do not collect my trash ?
Why is it always the little guy has to be holding the short end of the stick ?
Yours truly,
Michael Alvarez, Jr.
1 120 SW 3rd. Avenue
Miami, FI 33130
Ph:(305)856-5065
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NOTIFII(ASYOII
Sinall Trash Set -out
Desecho de Desperdicios Pequeiaos
Ti Fatra Sipoze Deyo `yF'
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Notice: Effective immediately, there is a new method of set-
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ting out your small trash. All trash, weighing less than 501bs.
and not exceeding 3 ft. in length, must be bagged, bundled or
placed in a container and placed next to your garbage for col- y;
lection, twice per week. :.
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` Aviso: La Ciudad de Miami ha implementado un sistem
nuevo para la recogida de artfculos o desperdicios peque�nos.
Artfculos o desperdicios pequefio§que pesen meno�,de 50 lbs.Or
y no midan mds de 3 pies de largo, deben ser colocados junto a r'
la basura que se recoge regularmente dos (2) veces por semana.
Notifikasyon: A pati de jodi a, genyen you nouvo jan p6u mete
ti fatra nou deyo. Tout fatra ki peze mwens ke senkant (50) liv
e ki pa plis ke twa met nan longe, sipoze nan sak, mare I tank- �
ou ouap fe you ti paket, osnon mete ti fatra a nan you bwat, epi
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le ou fin fe sa a, ou a va mete li akote gabej n6ma1 ou you lavil
la kap ranmase I de fwa pa semen. n=�
Reminder: All trash, garbage and recycling must be placed a{
out before 6:30 a.m., at curbside.
Recordatorio: La basura, los desperdicios de jardfn y los
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artfculos para reciclaje deben ser colocados antes de Ias 6:30 4
a.m. junto al borde de la acera. ,<
Sonje: Tout fatra lakou, fatra kay ak resyklaj sipoze deyo avan
6:30 dimatin sou twotwa. r
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CiTY OF MIAMI
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Property Address (a o '% 0 ,) 9 A 1yc
This WARNING NOTICE is to advise you that the above address has been placed on record as being in violation
Chapter 22 of the City of Miami Code. We Strongly urge that you immediately correct the violation(S) checked
below. Failure to comply will result in the issuance of a citation which will Impose a fine for each day the
violation continues. iT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU CORRECT SAID VIOi ATiON(S) WITHIN 1s HOURS.
Our representative has noted below your violation(s),
() Failure to bagged, bundled or place small trash and garbage in a container and place next to your
garbage for collection of trash, weighing less than 50lbs and not exceeding 3 fL in length.
() Failure to remove garbage container(s) from curb within 24 hours of set out.
() Failure to place small trash and garbage container(s) at curbside for garbage pick-up.
() Failure to Inform the Department of Solid Waste and NET Service Center of intent
to discontinue service.
() Insufficient number of approved garbage containers.
() Failure to separate yard trash.
O Placement of containers, garbage, trash, bulky and/or industrial waste on public
property and/or right -Of -way.
O Small trash not containerized, bagged or bundled.
() Garbage not containerized, bagged or bundled.
() Failure to separate salvageable material, i.e., newspaper, aluminum cans , glass and
plastic bottles.
() Sulky waste and small trash placed within five feet of buildings, fences, utility, telephone
or electric poles fire hydrants etc.
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City of Miami Solid Waste Collection Regulations are established to provide the most beneficial and economical jA� ►lir' 1)}
service to City residents. Your cooperation in correcting the violation(s) will prevent the necessity of further } T_ �I. `',.
action against you. You are directed to correct said violation and to notify the Inspector that the violation has l -) nK w
been corrected.
Signature of Inspector
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