Condo Chat: How can condos spend less money on waste handling?

Waste disposal expenses for condo boards and property managers can be significant, driven by various cost components related to containers, collection, transfer, and landfill fees. Understanding these categories helps identify potential savings without compromising service quality.

Key Discussion Points:

• Container costs depend on size and rental: Commercial waste containers are rented monthly, with pricing based on size and pickup frequency. Optimally filled containers at about 75% capacity help avoid overage fees.
• Collection fees vary widely: Costs depend on location, container specifics, collection frequency, and waste type, ranging from $30 to $3,000 weekly. Proper frequency is influenced by local codes and resident behavior.
• Transfer and landfill fees add to expenses: Waste is transferred either directly to landfills or indirectly via transfer stations, with indirect transfer being costlier. Landfill tipping fees range from $25 to $150 per ton, with some providers offering discounted rates.
• Hidden fees can increase bills: Additional charges may include fees for dismounting, moving bins, key access, enclosure handling, gate services, long walks, and regulatory compliance. Optimizing bin placement can reduce these costs.

About Our Speaker: Mickey Pendergast

After 20 years of self-employment and 10 in the corporate world, both Sales and Ops, I learned that growing sales and running an efficient business is not an OR conversation, it's an AND conversation. You need to excel at both, and they are very different skill sets. I love seeing organizations keep more of their own money, because it goes straight back into their business, their employees, and their families....where it does the most good.

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