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A recent resident of Marion, Texas, took to social media to seek advice on how to dispose of the large amount of waste accumulated from unpacking after moving. The individual was unfamiliar with the local waste disposal system, which uses bins for collection. The problem was exacerbated when the garbage collector missed their recycling bin on trash day, leaving them with an excess of cardboard, plastic wrappers, and styrofoam from boxes. They were aware of the recycling center drop-off on Tuesdays and Saturdays, but were looking for a large dumpster in Cedar Rapids (CR) where they could dispose of 3-4 bags of trash at once. They estimated that it would take about 2 weeks to get back into the normal flow of bin usage without it being overloaded.
Answers from Social Media
The query sparked a discussion on social media, with several individuals offering advice and solutions. One user suggested taking the trash to the solid waste agency facility (also known as the dump) on County Home Road, where both trash and recyclables can be dumped. They noted that while there is a fee for trash disposal based on weight, recyclables can be disposed of for free…