ISMDAVID Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 I love the convenience of having our very own neighborhood hardware store - Many a trip to the big box store it has saved me! I noticed today that the were chain link fencing in their store dumpster thats along the back of the building on Arlington Street-it caught me by surprise because that dumpster is located between the street and the sidewalk. Something tells me that its placemenet is not quite up to city code. As I drove around to the front entry I recognized that they were quite land locked on a place to put a dumpster like that as they dont really have another clear cut place for such a thing so I could understand it, but thought it wasnt the most neighborly thing to do. Does the city normally regulate the placement of dumpsters so they arent quite so "in your face" or at least on your own property? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd77008 Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 You can call 311 and file a complaint, a building inspector will then come out and nuke that fence and get the dumpster off of city property. It is an eyesore and is on the city Right of Way which is against a city ordinance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 I love the convenience of having our very own neighborhood hardware store - Many a trip to the big box store it has saved me!I noticed today that the were chain link fencing in their store dumpster thats along the back of the building on Arlington Street-it caught me by surprise because that dumpster is located between the street and the sidewalk. Something tells me that its placemenet is not quite up to city code. As I drove around to the front entry I recognized that they were quite land locked on a place to put a dumpster like that as they dont really have another clear cut place for such a thing so I could understand it, but thought it wasnt the most neighborly thing to do. Does the city normally regulate the placement of dumpsters so they arent quite so "in your face" or at least on your own property?I lost all respect for the owner of C&D recently when I met the man dealt with one of his friends. He (the owner) has little respect for those he doesn't have to deal with directly, and even has contempt for his customers. I found out that he actually pays about 40-50% of what other yards are paying for the same metal.Call 311 and complain like mad, its not like he gives back to the community (Aside from HLSR) anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thStDad Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Are we talking about 2 different places here - C&D the scrap metal place on 25th/Durham is what I think ricco means. C and D Hardware is on 11th. If these are run by the same people, I did not know that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Are we talking about 2 different places here - C&D the scrap metal place on 25th/Durham is what I think ricco means. C and D Hardware is on 11th. If these are run by the same people, I did not know that. I think you're right. This is why one shouldn't post on the backside of insomnia. Still can't stand the C&D scrap metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtticaFlinch Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 I think you're right. This is why one shouldn't post on the backside of insomnia. Still can't stand the C&D scrap metal. But they pay for your scrap metal with two dollar bills. Two dollar bills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thStDad Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 But they pay for your scrap metal with two dollar bills. Two dollar bills!How many pounds of scrap does it take to get $2? I would think lots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little frau Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 How many pounds of scrap does it take to get $2? I would think lots.Especially if he pays 40 to 50 percent less than other yards. Amazing that he stays in business.He's been at it a good while. Remember when those kids were grade schoolers?But back to the dumpster question.....isn't there a permit process for those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISMDAVID Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share Posted June 11, 2010 Especially if he pays 40 to 50 percent less than other yards. Amazing that he stays in business.He's been at it a good while. Remember when those kids were grade schoolers?But back to the dumpster question.....isn't there a permit process for those?Funny that you mentioned the permits as I then searched quickly online and found a link that specifically mentions that they were going to specifically enforce dumpster locations not being located in the city right of way ---this press release goes back in 2004.http://www.houstontx.gov/solidwaste/press-dumpsterpermits.htmlIt appears that the permit application itself doesnt mention where the dumpster is to be located, but there would probably be an ordinance that outlines where they can be placed. However there is an interesting affidavit that looks to be required for the permit that spells out a few more legalities. http://www.houstontx.gov/solidwaste/dumpster-affidavit.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankee_in_TX Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 I think you're right. This is why one shouldn't post on the backside of insomnia. Still can't stand the C&D scrap metal. We live on 25th. One of our neighbors (bought in 2001) raised heck and is the reason C&D Scrap Metal is (apparently) more nieghborhood friendly than it used to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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