Wasting Away.

Source: author's photograph (Garbage at roadside in Chagaunas).

     (Getis, Getis and Fellmann 2008), state that "solid waste will never cease to be a problem, but its impact on the environment can be lessened by reducing the volume of waste that is generated, eliminating or reducing the production of toxic residues, halting irresponsible dumping, and finding ways to reuse the resources that waste contains. Until then, current methods of waste disposal will continue to pollute soil, air and water."
      Sunday morning in Chagaunas, and there is garbage along the roadside. If i am not mistaken, garbage collection takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Since the store in front of which was this display was closed then i would think they put the garbage out on Saturday evening when they closed. Right?
So then this will just sit here until collection Monday morning, agreeing with the above statement, i would also like to add that the disposal method used here will turn the heads of potential customers. It removes from the natural gist of the area. This is the mentality of people today, it has probably become a norn for this business to leave its garbage out on Saturday for Mondays collection, and since they are closed on Sundays when they arrive on Monday the area is probably cleaned. So typical,it does not affect them so they don't care.       
          Cities should have proper rules in place to deal with these situations. It degrades the area and in general, just looks disgusting. I chose a poem to reflect my photo which i think is a bit funny, so enjoy.

FRIDGE SPACE

My fridge is full;
There's no more space.
The odor pull,
A true disgrace.

So grab a sack;
Turn on the fan.
And let's attack
This garbage can!

Limp salad, toss;
The mayo, pitch.
That applesauce
Might make you itch.

And furry meat
Should be retired,
Not fit to eat,
It's long expired.

That greenish block,
A pungent lump,
Could take a walk
Right to the dump.

Seal up that bag,
Fast as you can!
This fridge might gag
My garbage man!

By: Linda Ann Nickerson

Sources

• Fellmann, J.D., Getis, A. and Getis, J. (2008), Introduction to Geography, (eleventh edition), New York : McGraw-Hill, pg  459.
• http://www.helium.com/items/850408-poetry-the-garbage-can, Accessed on 17th April, 2013, created on 8th February, 2008.