That was the most central theme of responses to an Advance/SILive.com story that reported a notice posted by the 123rd Precinct that garbage can thefts are on the rise on Staten Island.

According to that notice, previously purchased bag tags will still be honoured by the City, meaning bag tags that residents have already purchased at a cost of $2 each can still be used to ensure any ...

can call 311 for assistance. County residents have until Dec. 31 to select a size for their new garbage cart. There are three sizes to choose from: a 95-gallon, a 65-gallon, and a 35-gallon.

THE BIKES THEY ARE GIVEN AWAY FOR FREE. IT SERVES A GOOD PURPOSE AND IF WE CAN GET ANYTHING OUT OF THE TRASH, IT’S THAT CAN BE REUSED. THAT’S IDEAL. EVERY KID THAT WANTS A BIKE SHOULD HAVE A BIKE.

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Since the city is going to charge us an undisclosed amount for trash collection, I would like to have better-built receptacles that don’t crack or break down as has been happening for years!

You can just put those suckers back in a storage ... Keep in mind that trees may not be collected on the same day as your regular garbage pickup, so don't despair if yours hasn't been.