Trash and Recycling Rules

 Living in a condominium community comes with many benefits, as well as shared responsibilities. In order to maintain a clean, safe, and well-kept community for all residents, we ask that everyone follow the guidelines below when disposing of trash and recycling.

 Dumpsters are located at the northwest end of Tower 300, just past the loading dock.

• The dumpster marked with recycling logos is designated for recycling only. 
• The other two dumpsters are for trash. 

IMPORTANT: Detroit Disposal does not accept bulk items of any kind. This includes furniture, mattresses, box springs, appliances, electronics, and similar large items. These items must not be placed in or around the dumpsters.

All bulk items must be arranged through the office for special pickup in advance. A fee will be charged to the co-owner’s account for this service.

 The following items are considered bulk items and require special arrangement for removal:

• Furniture 
• Appliances 
• Mattresses and box springs 

The freight elevator must be reserved when moving large items out of the building. If assistance is needed, residents may contact the office to arrange for maintenance support; labor charges will apply.

 All residents are required to follow proper trash disposal procedures to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the trash chute and compactor system.

All regular trash and garbage must be securely placed in tightly tied plastic bags before being deposited into the trash chute.

The following items are strictly prohibited from being placed in the trash chute:

• Cardboard or large boxes 
• Glass or glass containers 
• Packing materials of any kind 
• Styrofoam peanuts 
• Open or loose food waste 
• Large items or anything that does not fit easily 

A general rule to follow is: If it does not fit, do not force it into the chute.

 The following items may be placed neatly in the trash room, but must NOT be placed in the chute:

• Small, properly contained recyclables (bottles, cans, newspapers, magazines, etc.) 
• Hangers, neatly bundled together 
• Small, broken-down boxes

  Residents have several options for recycling:

• Small recyclables (glass/plastic bottles, cans, newspapers, magazines, and small broken-down boxes) may be placed neatly in the trash room. All items must be properly contained and organized. 
• Larger recycling items should be taken to the outdoor recycling dumpster located near the trash dumpsters behind the building. Items must be placed inside the dumpster and not left outside of it. 
• For residents who prefer additional recycling services, materials may also be taken to Recycle Here, located at 1331 Holden Street. 

 Hazardous materials such as paint cans, gasoline, aerosol cans, and similar items must NOT be placed in the trash chute or dumpsters. These items must be taken to an approved hazardous waste collection facility.