What is valet trash?

Going Green

Since the 1970s, concern for the environment has grown exponentially. People began heavily pushing for improved recycling efforts and eco-friendly alternatives. 

In 2010, this shift in green, eco-friendly programs increased even more for businesses by 54%.

Businesses focused on “going green” and implementing energy-saving alternatives that were kinder to the environment and aided in these environmentally-friendly efforts. 

Recycle

One of the easiest ways to be kinder to the environment is to recycle. The average resident throws away 5 items a week that could have been recycled. In just one year, one resident is throwing away 260 items that could have been recycled. 

With so much data about the benefits of recycling, it might surprise you that 62% of people worry that a lack of knowledge is causing them to recycle incorrectly. On top of that, 38% face a lack of access to these recycling products.

For the level of education to change on recycling, eco-friendly alternatives to waste management need to be brought to the community. This gives residents of the community the perfect opportunity to recycle correctly. For apartments, condos, and communities there is a specific solution everyone can take part in.

What is Valet Trash?

Valet trash is a door-to-door service that is changing the way apartment complexes handle waste management. This service is set up exactly as the name would imply and is similar to how a car valet operates. Just as a car valet takes your car and parks it for you, valet trash professionals take your trash to the dumpster for you.

Residents will put their trash in the designated container at a certain time every night. A valet trash professional will grab the container, empty the trash bag and replace the container in front of the door.

Certain valet trash companies might have colored bags they use to indicate the residents who take part in valet trash. Because the bags are easy to spot, it ensures that only the tenants who pay for this service get their garbage taken.

The trash that is taken is put into marked recycling bins and taken to the proper recycling facility.

Benefits of Valet Trash

Taking out the garbage is a necessary task that nobody enjoys doing. Here is a rundown of the many benefits of introducing valet trash to your community.

Low Cost 

• Valet trash requires very little startup costs and fees.
• The cost can be added to monthly rent/utilities so tenants can pay conveniently.
• Valet trash increases net operations income (NOI) and increases positive revenue for property owners.

Resident Satisfaction

• Valet Trash services improve the quality of living.
• Valet trash brings greater peace to residents knowing their trash is handled appropriately. 
• Valet trash brings a renewed community desire for more green alternatives and eco-friendly habits.

Community Benefits

• Communities stay clean and tidy because of this essential service. 
• Trash no longer piles up at designated garbage bins and results in better property management.

Safety

• Valet trash deters pests and criminals because trash is never left out and unattended. 
• Residents no longer have to make exhausting and unsafe trips up and downstairs to the garbage bins. This is especially convenient for senior citizens or residents with health problems. 

Valet Trash as a Marketing Tool

One of the main draws of valet trash is it can be used to attract more tenants and potential renters. Many apartment complexes don’t utilize this tool because they might think it’s expensive or not available to them. 

Residents love valet trash because of the convenience, while property managers love it because it keeps their property clean and tidy. The community benefits because it helps in recycling efforts and becoming more eco-friendly as a community. Because valet trash is a win-win for everyone involved, there is essentially no risk for anyone to use this tool. 

Owners can advertise their property as a green community because valet trash is environmentally-friendly. Having valet trash is a no-brainer and is a true game-changer for residents and property owners!

Keep in Mind

Residents should keep an eye on what days of the week valet trash services their building. Leaving out trash can bring unwanted pests, so it’s important to only put trash out when the valet is coming by. Generally, valet trash services the community up to 5 nights a week. 

Valet trash is a win-win tool for residents and apartments, condos, and community managers. Communities are kept clean and trash gets recycled properly. You might be surprised how many people choose eco-friendly alternatives when given the chance.

The best investments don’t always bring money or profit, but a happier community and a cleaner world to live in.