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Trash Talk in Kentlands

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Trash Talk in Kentlands

 

The sounds of this morning in Kentlands were the cawing calls of crows. Evidently, we have a flock of crows visiting the neighborhood. Crows are regular wintertime visitors in Maryland and in urban areas they are best known for ripping open trash bags and making a big mess to be cleaned up by local residents.

The Kentlands Citizens Assembly does require residents to use trash cans, with secure lids, rather than just trash bags on collection days. Frequently, surplus trash goes into a bag that is sitting next to the garbage can.

The crows are in town and it is time for all to be more diligent with trash disposal. Be sure to use your trash cans rather than the bags that the crows love so much to rip apart. It may be a good time to treat yourself to a new garbage can for 2014!

 

Happy New Year!

 

December Colors, Kentlands IMG_2795

Photograph by Roy Kelley

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

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Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

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Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Roy,

Cute and clever title for a great blog on trash!

Dec 30, 2013 03:56 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Hi Roy, crows can cause a mess with trash left out and not stored properly. Such trash talk....cute!!

Dec 30, 2013 03:58 AM
Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By Real - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Roy, we have the same problem here too. I started spraying my bags with kitchen cleaner before I sit them out (something like 409) and it keeps the crows away. Trash cans are good as long as it's not a windy day. Wishing you a Happy New Year!

Dec 30, 2013 04:00 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks so much for your comments. It is always good to receive your feedback.

Dec 30, 2013 04:04 AM
Liz Wallace
Century 21 Sherlock Homes - Rockville Centre, NY
Broker C21 Sherlock Homes, Rockville Centre, LI, N

Not a big fan of crows.  It must be a throwback to Edgar Allen Poe.  We have a bigger issue with raccoon's and trash.

Dec 30, 2013 04:59 AM
Juli Vosmik
Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Roy, this is a great reminder for people.  I'm sure that over the holidays, there was a little extra to be disposed of and those side bags accumulated.  But, don't feed the crows, LOL.  

Dec 30, 2013 05:17 AM
David Burrows
Classic Realty - Fairfax, VA
No Pressure, Just Seriously Devoted to Real Estate

Roy, I appreciate the title of your post today as well as the content. It is important for all of us to do our part in the communities where we live. I hope you enjoy a wonderful New Year.

Dec 30, 2013 06:22 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

It is always good to hear from you. Thanks for your comments.

Dec 30, 2013 06:36 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

It's so important that we take care of our communities for future generations who will be left with our mess and mistakes!

Dec 30, 2013 06:36 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Roy, I see the crows are making all the citizens in the Kentlands get out and clean up their communities. You might can't control them, but it's nice the folks there understand the importance of keeping the area cleaned up.

Wishing you and Delores a very Happy New Year!

Dec 30, 2013 08:22 AM
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