Trash and bin cleaning for apartment residents
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In an apartment, the trash setup is usually shared and managed by the property, but residents still deal with the smell and pests up close. Here is what is in your control and what to raise with management.
What you can control
Bag and tie your trash well so it does not leak in the shared chute or dumpster, break down and rinse recyclables, and keep your own kitchen can clean so the problem does not start inside your unit.
What to raise with management
Persistent odor, pests, or a filthy dumpster area is a property issue. Many communities hire a service for dumpster and pad cleaning and resident can valet. If your trash area is a problem, it is worth asking your manager whether a cleaning program is in place.