GARBAGE CHUTES

Garbage is something few think about until there is a problem. We take comfort in the expectation that our garbage will be picked up and disposed of in an appropriate manner.

When the system fails so that garbage is not picked up and properly disposed of we realize that this is not a minor task. Garbage smells, takes up space and is unsanitary.

So it is with condo buildings. Residents rely on the corporation to manage garbage on their behalf. While condo residents have some responsibility for management of garbage, most of the work is handled by the condo corporation.

High-rise condo buildings typically have a garbage chute system which allows residents to dispose of items on their floor. Larger items may have to be transported to a central trash room on a lower level.