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Naperville has many features to be proud of. Unfortunately, some like Springbrook Forest Preserve along 75th Street, are marred by all of the litter strewn about. At times, it's almost an embarrassment! Maybe some of our tax dollars could be used for litter pickup. Or better yet, how about if some of those law breakers that get "community service" punishments be given some empty garbage bags and told "Go clean!"? A little dose of humility might go a long way.
Mike Thommes
The litter is especially noticeable in the spring, and it seems particularly bad this year. I commend groups that tackle cleanups along the Riverwalk and elsewhere around town as part of Earth Day and other environmental observances.
I would like to see the residents of Naperville more concerned about recycling. We have Smoke Free Naperville - what about Recycle Naperville? As a long time homeowner, I have been continually frustrated at the city's unsupportive stance on this issue. The only recycle bins that are available from places like Home Depot are very small and don't hold much. My family purchased a separate 32 gallon garbage can and have labeled it for recycling - and it is OVERFLOWING by the time our designated garbage day arrives. When I went to City Hall to purchase my garbage carts, I asked the clerk if the City was planning on making recycle carts available in the same sizes - and I was laughed at! I believe if the recycling contractors were made to modify their collection vehicle to accommodate recycle carts similar to the garbage carts, people would recycle more. I look around at my neighbors (most of which are the same family size as mine) and the amount of garbage versus recycle is very significant. It take me just as many steps to throw something into the recycle bin in my garage as it does to throw it in the garbage in my pantry. It is really amazing when you look at the amount of items that can be recycled, and it doesn't require that much additional effort, if any. We are a community that prides itself on our values and committment to our children. Encouraging recycling is just another step that will help keep our planet thriving for our children.
Smoke free Naperville is wrong. When will all the bleeding heart groups going to quite trying to protect me from myself and others.
First it is the 1% food and beverage tax. Now the no smoking, and lastly another tax on food and drink to support the new parking garage.
As for me, I won't be eating in Naperville at all. Not that my business matters, but none the less I won't.
Also, if the city wants the smoking ban, then it should ban the sale of all tobacco products. Why should the city profit from the sale, yet say that you can't smoke. As usual, the city will do what it wants.