What is the deal with trash in the halls?

[cheyita]

If someone left a note on my trash when it was actually housekeeping's fault, I would probably add my own note to the bottom of the note stating that fact - hoping that both the unhappy member and housekeeping would see it. Or maybe I would just be a little annoyed and throw the trash out myself, thinking maybe I made a mistake somehow (Catholic guilt).

Also, as a mom of two girls, I think Britney has turned into trash. It seemed that once she realized she was being looked up to by preteen girls worldwide, she started dressing and acting worse and worse. Okay, yes, she's an adult now. But I think a truly mature adult would realize the impact they have on young, impressionable minds and model their image accordingly. Unfortunately, I have to say the same about Christina A - another former Disney girl, and one who can actually sing.

 

[mjstaceyuofm]

Originally posted by ErinC
Colleen, I knew you were just joking, I had never heard of the penny idea. We used to use panty hose to tie someones door to someone diagonally across the hall. If you tied one leg around one door knob and stretched the other leg to the other door knob, it would make it really hard (not impossible to open). (What can I say, we were really bored!) I'm sure my parents would be really proud, that this is what they paid good money for!!!

In the very few conversations I've had with women about pantyhose, I've heard nothing but complaints about them. But now I see why some women wear them - apparently you never know when they may come in handy for a "MacGyver" moment....

 

[erikthewise]

Originally posted by Crissup
Penny idea wouldn't work anyway, since the doors open inwards. You need to be able to slide the penny between the opening edge of the door and the jam, filling the space left to allow the door edge to clear the jam when opening. So, the pennies would need to be inserted from the inside of the rooms.

Disclaimer: I have no idea about the process listed above and would never "penny" anyone into their room.

All this talk of college stuff reminds me there was a "Crissup" in my college dorm -- unfortunately I can't remember the first name. This was Case Tech in Cleveland, c. 1970. The expertise in "pennying in" is suspicious -- and it certainly wasn't the worst thing that was done in that dorm!

I think a lot of people are honestly confused about what to do with their trash -- confused by the room service paradigm. Since it DOES eventually get picked up, either by housekeeping or their disgusted neighbors -- it seems to work! The first step is for DVC to make it CLEAR what is supposed to happen. A start would be a sign that says "Trash Room - Bring Your Trash Here".

 

[Richyams]

If it is housekeeping, then the front desk should be notified.

One bag, in the hall at 7:30 am is more likely deserving of the 'stupid' note.

I never really ever considered it was housekeeping. I thought they had carts that they put garbage in and on.

 

[PamOKW]

In this day and age and it's probably not a good idea for a member to confront a guest/member directly (or through notes). The proper place to lodge complaints is with the resort. If there's trash in the hall, call the front desk or housekeeping and tell them it's there and you don't like it. This way you avoid falsely accussing someone or having to deal with a person who doesn't take kindly to being corrected by a neighbor.

Brittany has certainly changed her image and/or allowed her real self to come through. She is an adult entertainer now. I don't know that I'd call her trash but I don't think she's an ideal role model for pre-teens.

 

[beattyfamily]

Originally posted by PamOKW
Brittany has certainly changed her image and/or allowed her real self to come through. She is an adult entertainer now. I don't know that I'd call her trash but I don't think she's an ideal role model for pre-teens.

I agree...I wouldn't want my DD's to dress like her BUT I think she's a much better role model than Christina A. She's disgusting! Her new look; the tatoos and belly rings etc; YUCK!

Brittney dresses sexy, yes, but she still has values. Granted she is no longer a virgin, which is big news, but she did wait till she was almost 20 and with a guy she thought she would marry and waited till 2 years into the relationship. That's saying a lot in this day and age.

 

[FredS]

Originally posted by Richyams
If it is housekeeping, then the front desk should be notified.

One bag, in the hall at 7:30 am is more likely deserving of the 'stupid' note.

I never really ever considered it was housekeeping. I thought they had carts that they put garbage in and on.

It's not one bag in the hall. It is about 1/3 of the rooms, and coincidentally they all have put their small trash bags in one larger trash bag. Even if they hadn't eventually gotten our trash on T&T day and left outside for a few hours I had a clue that the guests in all of these rooms had not simultaneously removed all the trash from all their trashcans and put in the hall.

I assume that the maids who clean your room and gather the trash don't have room on the carts they are pushing for the trash, and that is picked up by someone else later. Sometimes later is just too long.

 

[Nanajo1]

If I should find trash at my door w/a note and I was not the who left the trash there I would not get angry. I'd call the front desk or housekeeping and report trash at my door needs to be taken care of or get rid of it myself after reporting it.
If you are not guilty of trashing the halls why be angry w/someone who is trying to keep the place clean?
If members report trash in the halls everytime it annoys them then maybe housekeeping will do a better job of removing their bags and TPTB will start a campaign to educate all guests of the trash room policies.
So instead of being vindictive try the report every spotting of errant trash approach,. Maybe that will compel management to address the problem.

 

[FredS]

Originally posted by Nanajo1
If I should find trash at my door w/a note and I was not the who left the trash there I would not get angry. I'd call the front desk or housekeeping and report trash at my door needs to be taken care of or get rid of it myself after reporting it.
If you are not guilty of trashing the halls why be angry w/someone who is trying to keep the place clean?
If members report trash in the halls everytime it annoys them then maybe housekeeping will do a better job of removing their bags and TPTB will start a campaign to educate all guests of the trash room policies.
So instead of being vindictive try the report every spotting of errant trash approach,. Maybe that will compel management to address the problem.

Members should report trash to MANAGEMENT, not try to come up with "punishments" for guests of the rooms with trash. It seems apparent to me that housekeeping is primarily responsible for the trash in the hallways and bothering guests with notes or pranks is not the way to handle the problem. Having seen trash left in the hall by housekeeping I would consider anyone who left a snotty note for a guest whose room had trash outside to be an ignorant busybody. Besides being rude, it seems ineffective since the trash may be gone by the time by the time the guest returns and they would just think some idiot was roaming the halls posting pointless notes.

 

[crisi]

I wouldn't be angry with someone who tried to keep the place clean - which would be picking up the trash and moving in to the trash room. I would be angry with someone who felt the need to slap me on the nose like a bad puppy who had pee'd on the carpet - when it was the resident toddler doing the peeing.

Perhaps I am the only person who is offended by being blamed for something for which I bear no responsibility. I suspect that others here, if they received notes from their neighbors regarding noise they didn't make, trash they didn't leave in the hallway, pool chairs they weren't saving, balcony smoking they weren't doing, or (dare I...) a suspicion of too many guests in the room when they only have three in a two bedroom, would start to get a little upset.

 

[CaptainMidnight]

...slap me on the nose like a bad puppy who had pee'd on the carpet...

Now were not allowed to pee on the carpet? This doesn't apply to the pools too, does it? When did that new rule start....

.... ignorant busybody.... some idiot.....

Well, I guess we got through 5 pages and 67 posts before someone had to stoop to name calling. Sigh....

 

[FredS]

CaptM -- kindly please refrain from snipping my posts and putting your spin on them.

My statement was "Having seen trash left in the hall by housekeeping I would consider anyone who left a snotty note for a guest whose room had trash outside to be an ignorant busybody. Besides being rude, it seems ineffective since the trash may be gone by the time by the time the guest returns and they would just think some idiot was roaming the halls posting pointless notes"

No one was called anything. I never understand those who stir the pot...........

 

[CaptainMidnight]

Yes, I read the entire statement and the namecalling that is not present in other posts. Denial, spin claims, or calls to refrain doesn't mask it, it is what it is.

Those pajorative labels

.... ignorant busybody.... some idiot.....

toward people don't appear in any previous posts in this thread and they are directed toward those who are suggesting notes. If your going demonstrate a character void to the point of stooping to calling people names, at least be honest about it.

 

[FredS]

There is no sense in my responding to posts which are repeatedly edited and changed. No point in trying to nail jello to a tree.

I simply wanted the opinion I presented in my full statement, not a couple of words pulled from context.

 

[CaptainMidnight]

Originally posted by FredS
There is no sense in my responding to posts which are repeatedly edited and changed. No point in trying to nail jello to a tree....

And apparently, and unfortunately, some don't see the point in refraining from namecalling.... that could easily be avoided ....

 

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[CaptainMidnight]

Your right, sorry about that Doc.

So, probably the best course of action regarding the trash in the hall problem is to ask DVC to include some instructions for those staying at the resort concerning the proper disposal of trash and directions to the appropriate disposal locations.

 

[Hilary]

Originally posted by CaptainMidnight
So, probably the best course of action regarding the trash in the hall problem is to ask DVC to include some instructions for those staying at the resort concerning the proper disposal of trash and directions to the appropriate disposal locations.

Ummmmm...... didn't we have that suggestion back on page 1 of this thread?!

Originally posted by Hilary
I'm sure it would make this kind of thing much less frequent an occurence if there was a simple list of 'tips to make your stay run smoothly' (or something similar) in each vacation home explaining all the 'little' things that new members can't be expected to guess.

 

[CaptainMidnight]

Ya, it was a good suggestiion. But I also thought leaving a polite note was a good idea which I believe others brought up as well and wasn't aware of all the opposing views to that suggestion. I didn't think the penning in idea or the panty hose idea was a very good route (or serious) or the idea of tying the trash bag around the door handle, but the note seemed OK. Given the negative feedback to the note idea, its certainly worth taking those views into consideration.

 

[dianeschlicht]

It seems to me at OKW there is always garbage and recylce suggestions in the folder when you check in. Perhaps folks just aren't reading it.