To the Citizens and Patrons of the Town Dump,

Evidently I missed a public meeting, if there was one,  on the new dump regulations (Transfer Station has too many syllables). Certainly there was no invite to private discussions with the “experts.” That is a shame. Retired, with time on my hands,  I had already developed a solution to the recycling complexity.

Now, bear with me. There is a carousel (merry-go-round) available in Pied de Elan, Quebec. Being round, it does not fit well in its present location in the town square. It can be had free to anyone who wishes to remove it. It will easily fit into a space at the town dump. It is powered by steam, but there is plenty of stuff to burn at the dump to keep it going.

It is well known, to most of you, how hard it is to get kids to take out the trash. This is where the fun begins. Surrounding the carousel would be 8 dumpsters. Each with a lighted and animated sign.

MIXED PAPER

CORRUGATED CARDBOARD

CARDBOARD

PLASTICS (No. 1-7)

GLASS

ALUMINUM CANS

STEEL CANS

WHO KNOWS WHAT

Each carousel horse, in place of saddlebags, would have trash bag holders. Then the game begins. A combination of Treasure Hunt, Polo and Frisbee. Each “rider” reaches into their trash bag and pulls out an item. When the correct dumpster comes around, they fling it in. The sign will light up with fireworks. If they miss, then some other appropriate display. The game continues until all the trash bags have been recycled.

It is my hope that this solution to a vexing problem will be given the attention it deserves.  As far as the new chateau is concerned, I reserve comment.

Wood Sutton
E Andover