The trash chute is now open again! It was closed due to misuse. To avoid a permanent closure and/or a fine, use the trash chute in a proper manner. Remind neighbors if you witness them breaking any of the following rules:
• NO BOXES. No pizza boxes, no shoe boxes, no Amazon boxes. Take them down to the dumpster and break all boxes down flat. Put Styrofoam peanuts and packing material in a bag and dispose of in the dumpster. We don’t get trash service on Sunday mornings, so especially on weekends, PLEASE BREAK DOWN YOUR BOXES FLAT AND CARRY IT DOWN TO THE DUMPSTER.
• NO LOOSE ITEMS. BAG ALL TRASH. Don’t like roaches and rats? Do not dump trash down the chute without a bag. Any infestation will cause an immediate closure for cleaning and fumigation.
• NO FULL 13 GALLON KITCHEN BAGS. If you have to shove it through the door, IT WILL NOT GO ALL THE WAY DOWN. The chute will be stopped up, another reason for roaches and rodents. If it happens, the chute will be closed immediately and perhaps permanently.
• NO BAGS OF DOG POOP AND KITTY LITTER. To dispose of these items, take them directly down to the dumpster.
• NO LEAKY BAGS. Is your bag dripping? DOUBLE BAG IT! An extra bag is cheaper than a fine. After this building remodel, hallways will be maintained for cleanliness. Make sure that all bags are securely sealed.
• FOR LARGE ITEMS, GO ONLINE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. If your trash is large like pieces of furniture or things that won’t crush (metal, wood, etc.), go to Opala.org to schedule a bulky item pick up.
Mahalo for your cooperation!
Hey Robert, there were signs on the chute doors, but they came off. I need to print out some more and put on there, but just haven’t had a chance to do so yet. I’ll do that soon.
And Bob, I actually did one better than that, I actually handed one to everyone personally, and went over each bullet point with each person, but good news, since the last board meeting, there have been zero misuses of the chute. I can’t believe it. I’m going to knock on wood now. But thanks for the idea!
Are there signage on the trash chutes?
Thank you for the reminder, Robert! We’ll get those signs up soon.
For those who don’t read the above – which are many – slide a letter under each condo door so everyone’s on the same page. This way
their should be no excuse –
Good idea! The board will take it into consideration.