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Anonymous wrote:Was going to suggest taping it to the underside of the trash container or top of the trash bag but think someone might take it if they see it. How about leaving a case of beer on top of the container? Or is beer not PC?

Beer could be swiped by minors, and you would be liable.

I repeat: Do NOT tip sanitation workers. This is a NYC-only phenomenon and we need to keep that madness in check.

So you're cheap and the rest of us can't spread holiday cheer because of it? Got it. My garbage collectors have grabbed three kids' worth of stinking diapers. I am going to tip.

Fine dummy. Chase the trash man.

Why are you here?

Put some cash in a card, put the card in plastic bags, tape the plastic bag to top of trash can and to top of recycling can. I know that there are two people per truck, so you have 4 cards.

Of course, this is suburbia, so the City Slickers may have a more difficult task ahead.

Today the leaf guys removed a huge pile of leaves mixed in with snow at our front curb. They spent a good half hour geting them up. I took out water and oranges to them and they were amazed. One guy told me no one had ever given them anything.

Maybe I am a sucker but these guys work VERY hard under bad conditions.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Was going to suggest taping it to the underside of the trash container or top of the trash bag but think someone might take it if they see it. How about leaving a case of beer on top of the container? Or is beer not PC?

Beer could be swiped by minors, and you would be liable.

I repeat: Do NOT tip sanitation workers. This is a NYC-only phenomenon and we need to keep that madness in check.

So you're cheap and the rest of us can't spread holiday cheer because of it? Got it. My garbage collectors have grabbed three kids' worth of stinking diapers. I am going to tip.

Fine dummy. Chase the trash man.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Was going to suggest taping it to the underside of the trash container or top of the trash bag but think someone might take it if they see it. How about leaving a case of beer on top of the container? Or is beer not PC?

Beer could be swiped by minors, and you would be liable.

I repeat: Do NOT tip sanitation workers. This is a NYC-only phenomenon and we need to keep that madness in check.

So you're cheap and the rest of us can't spread holiday cheer because of it? Got it. My garbage collectors have grabbed three kids' worth of stinking diapers. I am going to tip.

Fine dummy. Chase the trash man.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Was going to suggest taping it to the underside of the trash container or top of the trash bag but think someone might take it if they see it. How about leaving a case of beer on top of the container? Or is beer not PC?

Beer could be swiped by minors, and you would be liable.

I repeat: Do NOT tip sanitation workers. This is a NYC-only phenomenon and we need to keep that madness in check.

FU. NYC what eat you alive and spit you out like the filthy redneck you are.

Good on you, OP. Tape it to the underside of the lid. You will know if anyone tries to steal it.

How would she know if she isn't around when they come to get her garbage?

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Anonymous wrote:Was going to suggest taping it to the underside of the trash container or top of the trash bag but think someone might take it if they see it. How about leaving a case of beer on top of the container? Or is beer not PC?

Beer could be swiped by minors, and you would be liable.

I repeat: Do NOT tip sanitation workers. This is a NYC-only phenomenon and we need to keep that madness in check.

FU. NYC what eat you alive and spit you out like the filthy redneck you are.

Good on you, OP. Tape it to the underside of the lid. You will know if anyone tries to steal it.

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Anonymous wrote:If it is 3 guys, we give them $20 bucks each. Mail lady too.


(Yes, I am from NY but I did not know that was NY-specific. Even if it is, I won't stop the nice gesture because all the cheapos here think it is weird. Hasn't it ever occurred to you guys to think of the people that surround you and help you all year, and to do something nice for them at Christmas?)

It's a wonderful gesture that's why we give what we can. I might throw in a homemade pie this year with the $10 each cards. Gotta make pies anyway. What's one more? Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays to all!!!

A pie, handled by sanitation workers with filthy hands and riding around in a garbage truck all day? Please avoid giving food gifts to these guys.

I'm sure not only would they probably wash their hands, they would probably use a fork and plate which would probably be provided.

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Anonymous wrote:If it is 3 guys, we give them $20 bucks each. Mail lady too.


(Yes, I am from NY but I did not know that was NY-specific. Even if it is, I won't stop the nice gesture because all the cheapos here think it is weird. Hasn't it ever occurred to you guys to think of the people that surround you and help you all year, and to do something nice for them at Christmas?)

It's a wonderful gesture that's why we give what we can. I might throw in a homemade pie this year with the $10 each cards. Gotta make pies anyway. What's one more? Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays to all!!!

A pie, handled by sanitation workers with filthy hands and riding around in a garbage truck all day? Please avoid giving food gifts to these guys.

What? You think they're cave men and eat wth their dirty hands without washing them? Stereotyping, aren't you just because they're garbage men?

I don't.

This is definitely not a New York thing. I grew up in Michigan with parents who tip the trash/recycling guys and mail carriers. While it may not be a standard practice, it's a thoughtful gesture that stuck with me growing up. I choose the set the same example for my children. Though, I must admit, it's hard to catch them sometimes!

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Anonymous wrote:If it is 3 guys, we give them $20 bucks each. Mail lady too.


(Yes, I am from NY but I did not know that was NY-specific. Even if it is, I won't stop the nice gesture because all the cheapos here think it is weird. Hasn't it ever occurred to you guys to think of the people that surround you and help you all year, and to do something nice for them at Christmas?)

It's a wonderful gesture that's why we give what we can. I might throw in a homemade pie this year with the $10 each cards. Gotta make pies anyway. What's one more? Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays to all!!!

A pie, handled by sanitation workers with filthy hands and riding around in a garbage truck all day? Please avoid giving food gifts to these guys.

She can put it in a nice see through plastic gift wrap, the type used for gift baskets.

Quick tangent: I come from Los Angeles and have been blown away and impressed at how hard these guys work.

In LA, they are obese and stay in their giant truck and press a button, and an arm automatically lifts up the trash can and dumps its contents into their bin. If papers or trash fall outside the truck onto the street, they don't pick it up; your street can be littered with trash after they come by. If you left something *next* to the trash can because it won't fit or you have too much trash (like recyclables after Christmas) they not only won't get it, but they might not get the trash bin you leant it against (I think it's their way of saying "f-you")

omg these guys out here (in Arlington) run with and after the truck, and manually throw it in--their backs must be so strong!--and if there is even one piece of trash that gets away, they go after it. And do it all in this weather that is horrible, just horrible compared to Los Angeles.

PP is right, I'm sure they make a good living, but I'm going to tip them. Most people ignore them but I think they are great. And interesting, too…I had a nice conversation with the leaf sucker-upper guy (I've never seen that machine before)

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Anonymous wrote:If it is 3 guys, we give them $20 bucks each. Mail lady too.


(Yes, I am from NY but I did not know that was NY-specific. Even if it is, I won't stop the nice gesture because all the cheapos here think it is weird. Hasn't it ever occurred to you guys to think of the people that surround you and help you all year, and to do something nice for them at Christmas?)

It's a wonderful gesture that's why we give what we can. I might throw in a homemade pie this year with the $10 each cards. Gotta make pies anyway. What's one more? Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays to all!!!

A pie, handled by sanitation workers with filthy hands and riding around in a garbage truck all day? Please avoid giving food gifts to these guys.

In my neighborhood near Philly, the garbage men used to leave us empty envelopes we were supposed to fill for the holidays. Surprised not to see that here.

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Anonymous wrote:When the garbage men went on strike recently, I read the drivers make good money, and the ones who hang off the back of the trucks make less than $20/hr.

I give the three guys on the trucks gift booklets to McDonald's. They love it. Lunch on me!

Excellent idea.

Me again. How much gift booklets per person do you give?

$10 each. I choose McDonald's because they have that $1 menu and can have a substantial lunch.

I'm not rich but appreciate the nasty job they do. I couldn't do it though before I starve, I'd just wash dirty dishes!

http://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en/services/arch_card.html

I guess they don't have the coupon books anymore.

No but the gift card is better because they can stick it in their wallets or pocket.

Still a great idea. Thanks!