pooltchr
03-06-2008, 05:45 AM
When the topic of smoking bans came up, I stated that it was just the beginning....Looks like I was right:
VIOLATORS COULD BE FINED $25,000 A DAY
Garbage disposals are grinding to a halt
Raleigh bans devices as it tries to keep sewers clear
DAVID BRACKEN AND THOMAS GOLDSMITH
(Raleigh) News & Observer
Garbage disposal units add to the solid load in septic-tank or sewer systems. The unit shown in the photo, called Evolution Septic Assist, includes an enzyme injector.
RALEIGH --The era of the garbage disposal, that grinder of food scraps used by lazy plate cleaners everywhere, has about a decade to run in Raleigh.
Starting March 17, any new home or business tying into the Raleigh sewer system will be forbidden from installing the device, part of an effort to keep sewer pipes clear. Violators could be fined $25,000 a day and have the water turned off. The city is also taking aim at existing garbage disposals, advising residents to avoid the temptation to grind scraps and stray rinds -- because they won't be able to replace the gadgets when they stop working after their 10- to 12-year life span.
"They should place their garbage in the garbage can, not in the sanitary sewer system," said Dale Crisp, the city's public utilities director.
Defenders of the rights of garbage disposal owners reacted angrily Wednesday, saying the ban was governmental overreaction.
Cal Mason, a senior remodeling specialist with Raleigh-based Distinctive Remodeling, said high-end clients expect the luxury of in-sink vegetable waste destruction.
"Are the garbage disposal police going to be checking on us?" he asked. "It gets to the point where it's all a little ridiculous."
What will be banned next??????????????
Steve
VIOLATORS COULD BE FINED $25,000 A DAY
Garbage disposals are grinding to a halt
Raleigh bans devices as it tries to keep sewers clear
DAVID BRACKEN AND THOMAS GOLDSMITH
(Raleigh) News & Observer
Garbage disposal units add to the solid load in septic-tank or sewer systems. The unit shown in the photo, called Evolution Septic Assist, includes an enzyme injector.
RALEIGH --The era of the garbage disposal, that grinder of food scraps used by lazy plate cleaners everywhere, has about a decade to run in Raleigh.
Starting March 17, any new home or business tying into the Raleigh sewer system will be forbidden from installing the device, part of an effort to keep sewer pipes clear. Violators could be fined $25,000 a day and have the water turned off. The city is also taking aim at existing garbage disposals, advising residents to avoid the temptation to grind scraps and stray rinds -- because they won't be able to replace the gadgets when they stop working after their 10- to 12-year life span.
"They should place their garbage in the garbage can, not in the sanitary sewer system," said Dale Crisp, the city's public utilities director.
Defenders of the rights of garbage disposal owners reacted angrily Wednesday, saying the ban was governmental overreaction.
Cal Mason, a senior remodeling specialist with Raleigh-based Distinctive Remodeling, said high-end clients expect the luxury of in-sink vegetable waste destruction.
"Are the garbage disposal police going to be checking on us?" he asked. "It gets to the point where it's all a little ridiculous."
What will be banned next??????????????
Steve