The garbage chute operates daily from 7 am until 10 pm.  All garbage must be properly drained and double-bagged to prevent any undue odour, mess or damage during its passage through the garbage chute located on each floor. All garbage must be firmly pushed through the chute and not left in the access area.  Organics must be placed in a compostable bag.

Your garbage/recycling chute is equipped with a tri-sorter garbage and recycling system:

• When the lights are off, the system is on garbage. If you have garbage, simply open the chute door and deposit your bag down the chute (please make sure that your items go all the way into the chute).
• For recycling and organics: Push the recycling button of choice. When your selection light has stopped flashing – open the door and push your recyclables through the flap and into the chute.
• Wait for the light to go out. Make your next selection and wait for the light to stop flashing.

If the chute is not operational, take your refuse back to your unit, or to the garbage room located on the ground level of the parking garage.

Treat The Garbage Chute Right!

Improper waste disposal down the chute is sadly too common. Unfortunately, improper disposal can make a big mess and cause frustration for everyone.

• LOOSE GARBAGE – Residents are not properly bagging and securing garbage, bits of paper and other garbage blow and circulate through the chute. SADLY, when conditions cause air to blow through the shaft, this loose garbage can blow out into the services areas and into other residents’ faces when they open the chute door.
• CARDBOARD – ALSO, lots of cardboard is being left by the chute. Sometimes, it is being put shoved down the chute. CARDBOARD CAN NOT BE DISPOSED OF IN THE CHUTE. It can cause clogs, which can lead to damage and very unsanitary conditions in the chute that can be costly and time-consuming to address.

So, a reminder for everyone, Owners and Residents can help keep the building cleaner, reduce blowback from the garbage chute, and reduce our carbon footprint all at the same time by:

• Properly Bag and Tightly Secure Any Waste Placed in The Chute
• Separate and Properly Dispose of Recyclables as Mandated by The City

Helpful Disposal Tips

• Be mindful to properly bag and tightly secure all waste you deposit in the trash chute – particularly bits of paper. This should be securely disposed of in a trash bag.
• Organics/Perishables – Items such as leftovers or rotten food, particularly fruit and meat, must be tightly secured in garbage bags. When it is not properly secured, it can result in unpleasant odors and attract pests such as fruit flies and roaches. In addition, cleaning the chute is costly, odors can linger for days and pests in the chute can be near impossible to eliminate.
• Garbage – For garbage that is awkward or cannot be bagged or properly secured for any reason or garbage that is heavy with perishable items such as fruits and meats, we encourage residents to use the dumpster on the back dock. This keeps the mess, odors and pests out of the building.
• Carboard – As per the rules, Boxes and bulky garbage may not be left in hallways or by the chute for any reason. No materials can be left in this location, as it is unsightly and violates the fire code. If the source of any such debris is identified for health and safety reasons, it will be removed and properly discarded.
• Other Items to Note – If kitty litter or animal waste is thrown down the chute, this can cause severe damage. Dog waste should be thrown out in the small green bin located on the ground level.