Dumping waste
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Good Job Red Phone. I’m curious. I’ve seen several South Valley
Disposal trucks in town from Los Altos and San Jose. Do these
communities get to dump their waste in Gilroy? How does this affect
our landfill situation?
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Dumping waste
“Good Job Red Phone. I’m curious. I’ve seen several South Valley Disposal trucks in town from Los Altos and San Jose. Do these communities get to dump their waste in Gilroy? How does this affect our landfill situation?”
Red Phone:
It contacted Phil Couchee, head of South Valley Disposal, who said the trucks are actually a boon for local garbage service.
“Those are our sister cities trucks and there are times where we will share vehicles if we have trucks in for maintenance or need a vehicle,” he explained. “It’s actually a benefit for us that we’re able to use those trucks on an as-needed basis.”
As for the landfill situation, Couchee said that the company already hauls the majority of waste to Crazy Horse Landfill in Salinas, since the nearby Pacheco Pass Landfill is nearing its capacity.
“Very little of our refuse goes to Pacheco Pass,” Couchee said. “We still send yard waste and food waste to Pacheco, but other garbage goes to Crazy Horse.”
More on Michelle Nelson
“Hey Red Phone. I just saw in your column that GTA President Michelle Nelson makes $75,000 a year. I’d like to know why pays her that. Is it the school district or the teachers organization? That wasn’t covered in your answer to the question. Thank you.”
Red Phone:
Sorry about missing that tidbit of information, good caller. Like any teacher, Nelson’s paycheck is pulled from the district’s coffers. But the union picks up 80 percent of the tab for the teacher who filled her position at Brownell Middle School when Nelson went on leave.
The stipend she and the rest of the negotiating team is funded by union dues.
Be aware
“The day after the 5-year-old was killed crossing 10th Street, I was driving north on Carmel Street. A woman in a truck or suburban stopped at Fourth Street. She then pulled out directly in front of me making a left turn onto Carmel Street. I was surprised that she did not stop when she saw my car, but she didn’t. I stopped quickly averting an accident. Needless to say she kept on going. It would behoove people who drive to be aware of how they are driving. The next person she turns in front of may not be as quick to react as I am.”
Red Phone:
Thanks for the call and bringing drivers’ attention to the way they act behind the wheel. Be careful out there, good readers.
Readers:
Do you have a comment about an issue that affects Gilroy and its residents? Perhaps you’d like to suggest a turn signal at a troubled intersection? Or maybe offer up a compliment for a good job done by city workers? Just let the Red Phone know. Contact the Red Phone at 842-9070 or e-mail
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