Dear Editor:

The time finally arrived -- after more than twenty years, the alleyway behind my house was completely repaved.

There were some issues though in regards to trash pickup, since we place our trash bins in the alleyway for pickup. Due to the ongoing construction in the alleyway, it was closed to vehicles, which meant no scheduled trash pickup.

I did speak with some of the contractors onsite, Athens and even the city project manager, asking if trash pickup would be rescheduled and I received different answers; there seemed to be miscommunication between all three of them.

Not only that, there was a lack of communication with the residents. None of us knew anything as our trash bins filled up.

I really do hope that for future projects, there is better communication between the contractors, Athens and the city project manager and better communication with the residents.

Guillermo Vazquez
Downey