Recycling Center Entertainment

MRJS · 02-24-2008, 11:34 PM

The Moultonborough recycling center has a handful of good guys working there. Every one of them are helpful and easy to get along with. It seems like they do their job so well that they end up a bit bored.

It's not my job, but it is something that I noticed. When folks are doing a great job I think it's a good plan to keep them happy.

Any ideas on how to amp up their day?

phoenix · 02-25-2008, 08:55 AM

summer is coming

fatlazyless · 02-25-2008, 10:14 AM

Maybe they could integrate the Moultonborough Elementary School, say the fifth grade, with the Moultonboro transfer station with an educational workshop. By attending one hands-on, class per week at the transfer station, students could learn all about good citizenship, renewable science, and green energy by task-sharing their labor with the full time staff. Each week, a different transfer station employee would write up a stimulating and informed class plan for next Wednesday's 55 minute, 1:30 class.

Plus, doing some down & dirty transfer station work could be a good 'lesson in life' for fifth graders and encourage them to be better students. Plus, it would no doubt be a good challenge for the transfer station crew and make their job more interesting.

Ok, maybe 5th grade is way too young, and better to try it with say 8th graders. Doesn't eighth grade have an industrial arts program like woodworking, metal working and printing? The transfer station is already in place, staffed, and ready-to-go as a new "classroom."

Correctimondo?

Lakegeezer · 02-25-2008, 10:36 AM

The m'boro dump guys run a friendly. Keep them happy by cleaning your recycled materials, removing the caps and say something nice to them.

dpg · 02-25-2008, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by fatlazyless

Plus, doing some down & dirty transfer station work could be a good 'lesson in life' for fifth graders and encourage them to be better students. Plus, it would no doubt be a good challenge for the transfer station crew and make their job more interesting.

FLL - a real, real nasty thing to post about someones job. Just my opinion, you need to think a little before hitting the keys.

Windrider · 02-25-2008, 11:39 AM

Count your blessings....I wonder if we could convince the staff from Moultonboro to come to Meredith to do some training?

Argie's Wife · 02-25-2008, 12:57 PM

Food always makes people happy - bring 'em a box of Joe and a dozen doughnuts... they can enjoy it during their coffee break...

Argie's Wife · 02-25-2008, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by fatlazyless

Maybe they could integrate the Moultonborough Elementary School, say the fifth grade, with the Moultonboro transfer station with an educational workshop. By attending one hands-on, class per week at the transfer station, students could learn all about good citizenship, renewable science, and green energy by task-sharing their labor with the full time staff. Each week, a different transfer station employee would write up a stimulating and informed class plan for next Wednesday's 55 minute, 1:30 class.

Plus, doing some down & dirty transfer station work could be a good 'lesson in life' for fifth graders and encourage them to be better students. Plus, it would no doubt be a good challenge for the transfer station crew and make their job more interesting.

Ok, maybe 5th grade is way too young, and better to try it with say 8th graders. Doesn't eighth grade have an industrial arts program like woodworking, metal working and printing? The transfer station is already in place, staffed, and ready-to-go as a new "classroom."

Correctimondo?

Correctimondo?

No. Wrong - very wrong.

Working at a transfer station isn't a "low-life" profession. These guys work in dangerous conditions, in all kinds of weather, and have to meet certain standards for how these materials are sorted. They're an asset to the town and I hope the town pays them appropriately. They do get good benefits. I am very appreciative of the job they do - they save the town big bucks by recycling - you have no idea...

I'm appalled at your attitude with this... geez! Get a grip, man.

fatlazyless · 02-25-2008, 01:02 PM

Contrary to what you may have infered from my post, I meant no harm in calling the transfer station jobs, 'down & dirty' work, because that is what it is, and probably the people that work there would agree. Plus, it smells, too.

No doubt, along with the transfer station wages or salaries come the job benefits like health insurance. Am I jealous of the pay and benefits? Yes, I am!

As someone who is trying to make a living and pay my $8500./year, Meredith property taxes, by doing interiors painting and ceramic tile installations, I know some about 'down & dirty' work.

SIKSUKR · 02-25-2008, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by fatlazyless

Plus, doing some down & dirty transfer station work could be a good 'lesson in life' for fifth graders and encourage them to be better students.

I'm not sure what else one would "infere" from this statement.I have good friend that works at a transfer station and took that statement just like it was intended.

John A. Birdsall · 02-25-2008, 02:55 PM

I read Fatand lazy message, and I find not one part to be intended to be offensivive to the hard working men and women at trash transfer stations. It is a down and dirty job. Ask Mike Rowe. And this would be a lesson to everyone to learn, but we need to start training them young about recycling. I find many things FLL says to be offensive, and this is far from that but so right on, that it could help our country.

Rattlesnake Guy · 02-25-2008, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by fatlazyless

As someone who is trying to make a living and pay my $8500./year, Meredith property taxes, by doing interiors painting and ceramic tile installations, I know some about 'down & dirty' work.

Geez and I was wondering how this thread would be about you and your property taxes.

wifi · 02-25-2008, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Guy

Geez and I was wondering how this thread would be about you and your property taxes.

9 posts to bring it up, must be busy with SB-2

dpg · 02-26-2008, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by John A. Birdsall

I read Fatand lazy message, and I find not one part to be intended to be offensivive to the hard working men and women at trash transfer stations. It is a down and dirty job. Ask Mike Rowe. And this would be a lesson to everyone to learn, but we need to start training them young about recycling. I find many things FLL says to be offensive, and this is far from that but so right on, that it could help our country.

HUH???

fatlazyless · 02-26-2008, 07:17 AM

....down & dirty....what do I mean...down & dirty is a physical description of the job....as someone who is an interiors painter and ceramic tile installer I spend a lot of time working close to the floor...getting down & dirty....it is what it is...likewise, the nature of the physical labor at the transfer station working with glass bottles, cardboard, aluminum and steel scrap requires the workers to handle all that stuff....hey, they don't wear leather gloves, eye protection, work boots, and work clothes for nothing...it called protective work clothing because the job requires them to get down & dirty...

Like I said....the pay & benefits make me jealous!

dpg · 02-26-2008, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by fatlazyless

As someone who is trying to make a living and pay my $8500./year, Meredith property taxes, by doing interiors painting and ceramic tile installations, I know some about 'down & dirty' work.

I thought you drove a truck?

Weirs guy · 02-26-2008, 12:28 PM

Grab your torches and pitchforks, its time to crucify FLL again......

The funny part of this is I'd be willing to bet that most of you who took offense to his post would also prefer you children not become "solid waste transfer technicians" when they grow up.

Now back on topic. MRJS, I find that a cold bottle of water on a hot summer day is very appreciated, but most likely just a "your doing a great job" would be great (and most likely not heard enough)!

fatlazyless · 02-26-2008, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dpg

I thought you drove a truck?

Believe me, I sure wish I drove a truck except no one will hire me. I have the NH license for driving 18 wheel tractor-trailers w/ haz-mat, tanker & air brakes endorsement but no job experience. I went to trucker school for three months at NH Community Technical College in Littleton, NH and got driving experience up north and was able to pass the NH DMV tests.

But no job! I have applied to a number of local companies in Laconia, Plymouth, and area. Companies you know and see every day....but it's always...what have you got for experience?

I think I'd be a good employee....and have an excellent DMV driving record.

Believe me, between painting and tiling vs driving a heated & air conditioned truck where you just show up and drive safely, with the employer paying salary, their share 7.65% fica, workers comp, med ins....it is a no-brainer!

This area of central New Hampshire just does not have too many CDL-A trucking jobs for new drivers. If you go to www.craigslist.org and look at the transport jobs...there are others like myself in the Alton & Plymouth area who are also looking for driving jobs.

When the Wasau paper mill in Groveton, up north, closed on Dec 31, it also killed the 7-on/off program for new drivers at www.goroehl.com, that I was counting on.

So, I am getting good at operating a paint brush! Am currently between jobs.

Besides, if I had a driving job, there's no way I'd have the time or interest in supporting Meredith SB-2.

02-24-2008, 11:34 PM	#1
MRJS Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 60 Thanks: 44 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Recycling Center Entertainment The Moultonborough recycling center has a handful of good guys working there. Every one of them are helpful and easy to get along with. It seems like they do their job so well that they end up a bit bored. It's not my job, but it is something that I noticed. When folks are doing a great job I think it's a good plan to keep them happy. Any ideas on how to amp up their day?

02-25-2008, 08:55 AM	#2
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,521 Thanks: 58 Thanked 268 Times in 188 Posts	summer is coming __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

02-25-2008, 10:14 AM	#3
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,569 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 297 Thanked 960 Times in 701 Posts	Maybe they could integrate the Moultonborough Elementary School, say the fifth grade, with the Moultonboro transfer station with an educational workshop. By attending one hands-on, class per week at the transfer station, students could learn all about good citizenship, renewable science, and green energy by task-sharing their labor with the full time staff. Each week, a different transfer station employee would write up a stimulating and informed class plan for next Wednesday's 55 minute, 1:30 class. Plus, doing some down & dirty transfer station work could be a good 'lesson in life' for fifth graders and encourage them to be better students. Plus, it would no doubt be a good challenge for the transfer station crew and make their job more interesting. Ok, maybe 5th grade is way too young, and better to try it with say 8th graders. Doesn't eighth grade have an industrial arts program like woodworking, metal working and printing? The transfer station is already in place, staffed, and ready-to-go as a new "classroom." Correctimondo? __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake! Last edited by fatlazyless; 02-25-2008 at 10:50 AM.

02-25-2008, 10:36 AM	#4
Lakegeezer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 1,661 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 348 Thanked 628 Times in 281 Posts	April 1 is coming fast The m'boro dump guys run a friendly. Keep them happy by cleaning your recycled materials, removing the caps and say something nice to them. __________________ -lg

02-25-2008, 01:02 PM	#9
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,569 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 297 Thanked 960 Times in 701 Posts	Contrary to what you may have infered from my post, I meant no harm in calling the transfer station jobs, 'down & dirty' work, because that is what it is, and probably the people that work there would agree. Plus, it smells, too. No doubt, along with the transfer station wages or salaries come the job benefits like health insurance. Am I jealous of the pay and benefits? Yes, I am! As someone who is trying to make a living and pay my $8500./year, Meredith property taxes, by doing interiors painting and ceramic tile installations, I know some about 'down & dirty' work. __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

02-25-2008, 11:39 AM	#6
Windrider Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Meredith Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Count your blessings....I wonder if we could convince the staff from Moultonboro to come to Meredith to do some training?

02-25-2008, 12:57 PM	#7
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	Food always makes people happy - bring 'em a box of Joe and a dozen doughnuts... they can enjoy it during their coffee break...

02-25-2008, 02:55 PM	#11
John A. Birdsall Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Norwich, CT Posts: 599 Thanks: 27 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	message I read Fatand lazy message, and I find not one part to be intended to be offensivive to the hard working men and women at trash transfer stations. It is a down and dirty job. Ask Mike Rowe. And this would be a lesson to everyone to learn, but we need to start training them young about recycling. I find many things FLL says to be offensive, and this is far from that but so right on, that it could help our country.

02-26-2008, 07:17 AM	#15
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,569 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 297 Thanked 960 Times in 701 Posts	... down & dirty! ....down & dirty....what do I mean...down & dirty is a physical description of the job....as someone who is an interiors painter and ceramic tile installer I spend a lot of time working close to the floor...getting down & dirty....it is what it is...likewise, the nature of the physical labor at the transfer station working with glass bottles, cardboard, aluminum and steel scrap requires the workers to handle all that stuff....hey, they don't wear leather gloves, eye protection, work boots, and work clothes for nothing...it called protective work clothing because the job requires them to get down & dirty... Like I said....the pay & benefits make me jealous! __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake! Last edited by fatlazyless; 02-26-2008 at 02:16 PM.

02-26-2008, 12:28 PM	#17
Weirs guy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Weirs Beach, NH Posts: 1,067 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Grab your torches and pitchforks, its time to crucify FLL again...... The funny part of this is I'd be willing to bet that most of you who took offense to his post would also prefer you children not become "solid waste transfer technicians" when they grow up. Now back on topic. MRJS, I find that a cold bottle of water on a hot summer day is very appreciated, but most likely just a "your doing a great job" would be great (and most likely not heard enough)! __________________ Is it bikeweek yet? Now?