WINDSOR
Volume 23, Issue 6
June 2025 PRESIDENT’S PEN WASTE MANAGEMENT RECYCLING SERVICE
Bobbie Mays, WG Board President
Waste Management (WM) does not always adhere to Windsor Gardens’ scheduled recycling collection dates. Last month, WM missed three consecutive collection days, which is unacceptable.
Windsor Gardens staff have faced ongoing communication difficulties with WM and have requested a change in our account representative. We are also considering switching to a new carrier. However, due to the limited number of companies available for a community of our size, we would need to make significant adjustments to our collection process for both trash and recycling, with a substantial increase in costs for a new service, as well as additional expenses to meet their requirements, including the potential need for extra staff at Windsor Gardens. Our unaudited cost for services for the period April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025, was $259.866.15, including approximately $24,866 in penalties for contaminated and unacceptable items. We continue encountering garbage bags, construction debris, appliances, and other unacceptable items near or inside the recycling bins. WM must sort out these items, resulting in costly penalties, and Windsor Gardens staff must assist, leading to overtime and delays in other regularly scheduled duties. continued on page 4
WINDSOR LIFE CONTENT & FORMAT SURVEY: pgs 20 and 21
In This Issue Community & Committee Meetings............ pg 3 In Remembrance............................................. pg 3 Letters............................................................... pg 3 Board in Motion.............................................. pg 6 From the General Manager Milestones........................................................ pg 7 Maintenance & Grounds Updates.......... pg 9 From the Office Manager Lockboxes Removal.................................... pg 9 New Conference System........................... pg 9 Proposed Revised Surface Garage Policy.pg 9 Orientation Schedule..................................pg 12 New Residents..............................................pg 12 Maintenance Matters..................................pg 13 Safeguarding Your Unit From Pests..........pg 14 Rodent Activity: What to Do......................pg 15 Community Response...................................pg 16 Cop Shop.......................................................pg 17 Package Problems? Helpful Tips...............pg 18 WG Flag Corps Celebration.....................pg 19
Windsor Life Content & Format Survey...pg 20 Photo Album..................................................pg 22 Restaurant......................................................pg 24 Pools and Fitness Center Hours..................pg 25 Classes...........................................................pg 26 WG Library and DPL Bookmobile............pg 26 Activities, Events and Entertainment..........pg 27 Cards and Game Groups..........................pg 30 Clubs and Groups........................................pg 30 Faith Communities........................................pg 32 Support Groups............................................pg 32 Announcements.............................................pg 33 Services and Products Presentations........pg 33 Health Screenings & Services....................pg 33 Local Community Events..............................pg 34 Writers Group..............................................pg 35 Classifieds ....................................................pg 36 Service Directory.................................pgs 37-38