Best Practice Waste Management Solutions In Property Management

Jun 20

Guest Contributor: Richard Roberts, Schambs Property Management

Property management is all-encompassing. As a property manager, you have several roles and responsibilities. These include advertising the property, searching for tenants, renter’s screening, preparing lease agreements, evictions, maintenance, and so on. The list of roles you have to play is almost endless.

One aspect that most property managers forget to consider is waste management. Irrespective of the nature of the property you supervise, waste management is essential. Failure to provide appropriate solutions to waste management will negatively impact your property.

Some property managers try to avoid waste management because of the complexities involved. However, it should not be for them alone. They need to work with all the stakeholders, including managing agents, tenants, and landlords. Everyone has specific roles to play according to their goals.

Although there are several challenges, you can implement several waste management solutions to tackle these issues. In this article, we will discuss best practice waste management solutions in property management. These solutions will help improve your tenant’s quality of life, protect the environment, and reduce your workload.

Best practice waste management solutions for property managers

Have adequate knowledge about the property and the waste it generates

Different properties generate various types of trash. Even in the same property, you have unique tenants, and their waste is not the same. Waste may vary in volume, category, and methods of disposal depending on whether the property is residential or commercial. Among commercial properties, waste further differs among shops, offices, restaurants, etc.

Understanding the building you manage and the resources they generate will help you design the appropriate solution to keep your property clean. Each building has specific needs and requirements depending on the type of tenants. For that reason, it would be best to identify the type and volume of waste that your renters generate. It is the first and essential step in waste management solutions.

When you know this, you can then plan on the designated waste disposal location, type of trash bins, frequency of emptying, and the methods of disposal. If you find it problematic to design this, you can seek professional advice. They will assess the property and advise you on the areas that require improvements and how to handle them.

Engage every stakeholder

Waste management involves everyone. You can not successfully manage waste on your property without engaging your renters. There are several reasons you need to engage them. Your tenants are responsible for generating the waste, and they may be searching for ways to achieve a sustainable environment.

They will feel the impact of both odious trash bins and the adverse health effects. For these reasons, your renters will be happy to know that you care about their wellbeing by involving them in waste management solutions.

When you engage your tenants, know their lifestyle, the nature, type, and volume of waste they generate most. You can educate them about the process, and they will make inputs on the best way to improve their living conditions and sustainability. Inform them about the resources available for recycling and what they stand to benefit when they get involved.

Optimize waste disposal routes

It does not end with assessing your property and involving the tenants. The next step is to optimize waste disposal and recycling routes. It would be best to put adequate signage on the present trash bin and recycling can. Ensure that you improve the separation of waste from the source.

You can promote this by using color coding according to your neighborhood’s system. Doing so will boost the easy disposal, collection, and recycling of waste. In addition, you will be compliant with the recycling laws and waste disposal routes of your area.

Leverage technology

Waste management is evolving. As a result, there are new technologies aimed at tracking or reporting waste generation and distribution. These technologies will provide you with the necessary data or tools for identifying how to reduce waste and where to deliver them so that you can achieve your goals for a sustainable environment.

The reports are regular and will offer you an overview of your property’s requirements. You will also know where your house needs improvements.

Spend more time on the site

It will be more beneficial to spend time on the site or appoint a “waste guru” even after setting up the best waste management solutions. Onsite waste management will help to monitor all the stages of waste management. In addition, you can educate renters about proper waste management practices. It will also help reduce waste and obtain feedback from your stakeholders.

The bottom line

Although waste management is challenging in rental properties, there are best practices that will help you provide solutions. You can hire the services of professionals who will assist you in reaching your goals to achieve a sustainable environment.

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