Originally Posted by
Fasteryoufool
It irritates the crap out of me that I can't use the bike/trailer to go to the recycling center here. Bikes aren't allowed in due to "safety reasons"... which probably translates as "insurance reasons", so we HAVE to take the car.
In WA the recycle centers (at least in my area) are generally open and unmonitored. I pay for curbside pick-up of a large recycle bin in which I can put some plastics, cardboard, mixed paper, and cans (both tin and aluminum). Even if I don't use the service, I am required by City Ordinance to pay for it.
I have a similar issue as you're having with the soil/bark/landscape rock businesses and the local dump. At each, one has to pay a minimum per load, making it impractical to do it by bike trailer. The dump charges a 400 pound/$16 minimum and the soil place charges $20 minimum per load, regardless of how much is actually purchased. Sand there, for example is $8/ton or $20/load, whichever costs more.