The ubiquitous, unwanted paper delivery on the island highlights which residences are currently unoccupied, which makes these home a more likely target for theft and vandalism.
Additionally, Alamedans take environmental conservation and protection very seriously and the delivery of the printed paper to unwanted recipients directly opposes these values.
Lastly, it is a nuisance to the residents who do not wish to receive the paper and the Alameda Sun is obligated to honor the requests of those who are responsible for the maintenance of private or public property.
The Alameda Sun should deliver the paper to addresses that have a current, paid subscription the the newspaper and honor the requests of those who do not wish to receive the paper on their property.
Alameda has an ordinance on littering that applies to businesses who deposit unwanted materials on private property.
Alameda City Ordinance On Littering
4-1.1Definitions.
As used in this section:
Litteringshall mean the willful or negligent throwing, dropping, placing, depositing, or sweeping, or causing such acts, of any waste matter on land or water in other than appropriate storage containers or areas designated for such purposes.
Public propertyshall include all publicly owned, held or maintained areas, including rights of way and other easements.
Waste mattershall mean discarded, used or leftover substances (liquid or solid) including, but not limited to, a lighted or unlighted cigarette, cigar, match, or any flaming or glowing material, or any garbage, trash, refuse, paper, container, packaging or construction material, oil, solvent, carcass, nauseous or offensive matter, or any object likely to injure any person or create a hazard for motorists or pedestrians.
(Ord. No. 2205 N.S.)
4-1.2Littering Unlawful.
It shall be unlawful for any person to litter public property or the property of another.
(Ord. No. 2205 N.S.)
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DO NOT sign this petition. If you do you will help guarantee the closure of the Alameda Sun. The newspaper is owned by a local family. You will be in essence firing them from their job and firing all of their employees. Newspapers stay in business by selling ads. The Alameda Sun currently tells its dwindling base of devoted advertisers that the newspaper is delivered to the homes of Alameda's 70,000 residents. If that number starts to drop, advertisers will desert the Sun and the paper will be forced to close. If you don't want this newspaper, get some exercise by bending down, picking it up and walking it to a trash can. If you go on vacation, find a friend who will do the same with the Alameda Sun, the Alameda Journal, Kohl circulars and all the advertising garbage we get every week. But don't force a local business like the Alameda Sun into bankruptcy.
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The ubiquitous, unwanted paper delivery on the island highlights which residences are currently unoccupied, which makes these home a more likely target for theft and vandalism.
Additionally, Alamedans take environmental conservation and protection very seriously and the delivery of the printed paper to unwanted recipients directly opposes these values.
Lastly, it is a nuisance to the residents who do not wish to receive the paper and the Alameda Sun is obligated to honor the requests of those who are responsible for the maintenance of private or public property.
The Alameda Sun should deliver the paper to addresses that have a current, paid subscription the the newspaper and honor the requests of those who do not wish to receive the paper on their property.
Alameda has an ordinance on littering that applies to businesses who deposit unwanted materials on private property.
Alameda City Ordinance On Littering
4-1.1Definitions.
As used in this section:
Litteringshall mean the willful or negligent throwing, dropping, placing, depositing, or sweeping, or causing such acts, of any waste matter on land or water in other than appropriate storage containers or areas designated for such purposes.
Public propertyshall include all publicly owned, held or maintained areas, including rights of way and other easements.
Waste mattershall mean discarded, used or leftover substances (liquid or solid) including, but not limited to, a lighted or unlighted cigarette, cigar, match, or any flaming or glowing material, or any garbage, trash, refuse, paper, container, packaging or construction material, oil, solvent, carcass, nauseous or offensive matter, or any object likely to injure any person or create a hazard for motorists or pedestrians.
(Ord. No. 2205 N.S.)
4-1.2Littering Unlawful.
It shall be unlawful for any person to litter public property or the property of another.
(Ord. No. 2205 N.S.)
2 Comments
I am so tired of finding these rotting on my porch every week. I have called them three times to stop and they still show up. Just stop throwing trash on my driveway!
DO NOT sign this petition. If you do you will help guarantee the closure of the Alameda Sun. The newspaper is owned by a local family. You will be in essence firing them from their job and firing all of their employees. Newspapers stay in business by selling ads. The Alameda Sun currently tells its dwindling base of devoted advertisers that the newspaper is delivered to the homes of Alameda's 70,000 residents. If that number starts to drop, advertisers will desert the Sun and the paper will be forced to close. If you don't want this newspaper, get some exercise by bending down, picking it up and walking it to a trash can. If you go on vacation, find a friend who will do the same with the Alameda Sun, the Alameda Journal, Kohl circulars and all the advertising garbage we get every week. But don't force a local business like the Alameda Sun into bankruptcy.
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I am so tired of finding these rotting on my porch every week. I have called them three times to stop and they still show up. Just stop throwing trash on my driveway!