TRASH CHUTE SERVICES

Most modern buildings have a refuse disposal chute.

This is simply a pathway that guides trash to its eventual collection area at the street level or basement. It is accessible on every building floor so residents can access the garbage chute to throw their rubbish away without necessarily having to go down to the basement. Garbage piles up at the base of the chute, where a compactor crushes it into little blocks of refuse, which are ultimately transferred to the garbage dumpster. Residents always see a garbage chute as a given, if the garbage chute is not well maintained and kept clutter-free, the consequence will not only create a fire hazard but also turns the environment into an ideal breeding ground for pests. The building's janitorial staff is tasked to keep the chutes clean and always in proper working condition however residents also have a role to play. Despite it being hidden from sight, the trash chute is as important to maintain as your public spaces and building's exterior. This space easily develops issues that bother tenants and creates an unpleasant atmosphere to work in or live.

With time, some of the contents of the garbage will hit the walls of this chute and eventually coat the space with mold, bacteria and organic waste leading to poor air quality. These micro-organisms negatively impact the air quality of your building, and it's not just the smell, it's the air too. The unpleasant odor makes it uncomfortable passing within the vicinity of the trash chute.

If overlooked, some trash chutes can start to show serious damage. Not only will you be dealing with odor and pests, the chute will have to be replaced, which is expensive and will inconvenience your tenants by making them carry their trash downstairs.

The odor of rotten food and unsanitary conditions can attract cockroaches, flies and other insects. These can infest the trash chute and then make their way to people's condos, apartments, or offices. The majority of these pests are attracted by the bad odor coming from the trash chute. It is important to always have a scheduled date to clean the trash chute whether it is filled or not. Doing this on a scheduled basis will ensure that the trash chute is always clear of pests and odors. Contact Scientific Environmental for all your chute cleaning needs.