 dumpter abuse (by Mike [MA]) Jan 7, 2021 1:45 PM
 dumpter abuse (by RentsDue [MA]) Jan 7, 2021 2:21 PM
dumpter abuse (by Mike [MA]) Jan 7, 2021 2:28 PM
dumpter abuse (by Robert J [CA]) Jan 7, 2021 2:36 PM
dumpter abuse (by Allym [NJ]) Jan 7, 2021 3:21 PM
dumpter abuse (by Steve [MA]) Jan 7, 2021 5:29 PM
dumpter abuse (by RentsDue [MA]) Jan 7, 2021 6:51 PM
dumpter abuse (by Ray-N-Pa [PA]) Jan 7, 2021 7:24 PM
dumpter abuse (by S i d [MO]) Jan 8, 2021 7:49 AM
dumpter abuse (by Still Learning [NH]) Jan 8, 2021 8:18 AM
dumpter abuse (by mark [MA]) Jan 8, 2021 12:59 PM
dumpter abuse (by Robert,OntarioCanada [ON]) Jan 8, 2021 7:42 PM
dumpter abuse (by plenty [MO]) Jan 8, 2021 9:09 PM
dumpter abuse (by Tonia [RI]) Jan 9, 2021 8:07 AM
dumpter abuse (by Mike [MA]) Posted on: Jan 7, 2021 1:45 PM
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We have a tenant that refuses to break down cardboard boxes and other trash or to use recyclable bins. Just a few large boxes and the dumper is pretty filled so the other tenants can use it, They often set out bags outside and we get charged extra and warning that we may lose the service .
Sent several notices. They are not friendly and for a number of reasons we are trying to get rid of them but our supposedly good eviction lawyer says that he can't do anything with the courts backed up.
So I'm thinking in this 4 plex that we can put a lock on the provided top bar (to lock it) and give the other three a key.
But I;m guessing they will just put their trash outside of the dumper. Any suggestions of what to do with this situation? --96.236.xxx.xxx |
dumpter abuse (by RentsDue [MA]) Posted on: Jan 7, 2021 2:21 PM
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Remove the dumpster. Get a service that gives them each a standard sized barrel. Label one for each unit and provide locks. Set up a camera. If you have to bring in someone to clean up after them, they get to pay for it. It’s better that way for move outs too. --174.242.xxx.xx |
dumpter abuse (by Mike [MA]) Posted on: Jan 7, 2021 2:28 PM
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Can't find a service that does that (Mts of w Ma) We are required to supply a trash service so I don't know if the locking thing will work,.. --96.236.xxx.xxx |
dumpter abuse (by Robert J [CA]) Posted on: Jan 7, 2021 2:36 PM
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I pay my gardener extra to break down tenants boxes -- those who refuse to do so. I ask the gardener to take a picture of the box with the mailing label showing who's box it is. --47.155.xx.xxx |
dumpter abuse (by Allym [NJ]) Posted on: Jan 7, 2021 3:21 PM
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I have a Chewi box issue. I1 is veri hard for an older person 1o do i1. 1own 1akes 4 no1 broken down. bu1 I have so mani due 1o covid sending awai for 1hings. Please ge1 someone 1o do i1. --71.104.xx.xxx |
dumpter abuse (by Steve [MA]) Posted on: Jan 7, 2021 5:29 PM
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Been there done that & got the Tshirt to prove it. Tenants in my multis who don't recycle properly & put non house hold trash in the rubbish are my biggest pet peeves. The only semi successful way I've found to combat this is to go thru the rubbish & look for some identifying mark in the trash. If I find anything that proofs who did it, I bill for any extra costs involved with dealing with the problem. If you can't accurately determine who is the culprit, you may have to install a game camera or install some kind of video surveillance system to catch them.
Since you've encountered this issue / problem, it would be a good idea to address in all of your future rental agreements. --71.174.xxx.xx |
dumpter abuse (by RentsDue [MA]) Posted on: Jan 7, 2021 6:51 PM
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Maybe double up on how often it gets emptied and raise the offenders rent accordingly ( if they are MTM). Charge them for it separately if they are not. --75.133.xxx.xx |
dumpter abuse (by Ray-N-Pa [PA]) Posted on: Jan 7, 2021 7:24 PM
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What does the lease say about the duties for trash and trash service? If you are saying a specific behavior set is costing you money - it is time to follow the lease and see if it is legal for you charge the surplus charge you are getting to the Specific repeat offender.
--24.101.xxx.xx |
dumpter abuse (by S i d [MO]) Posted on: Jan 8, 2021 7:49 AM
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+1 to Ray's advice. The only way I've found to change recalcitrant tenant's behavior is to back bill them for the extra charges. I forget who coined the term, but "Wallet Training" is effective, or they move. Either way, you win!
--107.216.xxx.xxx |
dumpter abuse (by Still Learning [NH]) Posted on: Jan 8, 2021 8:18 AM
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Can you change the dumpster style to have small front doors that won’t accommodate large boxes? --73.17.xx.xxx |
dumpter abuse (by mark [MA]) Posted on: Jan 8, 2021 12:59 PM
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Well we don't do leases only month-to-month. Unfortunately it is not addressed in our month-to-month rental agreement.
As far as getting rid of them, we can't,.. the courts are not accepting any cases and our governor has extended the moratorium for covid.. And these people are leaning on that in order to not pay any rent for 5 months now.
One tactic I thought about is that the top does have a bar which can go across to lock it. My thought is to give the other tenants a key to the lock with a warning that if the share the key with anyone else (in the building or out of the building) that they may lose their trash rights also.
The problem is I believe we are required to provide a dumpster, I don't know how it might work if we restrict their use to anyone. The only place that we could put barrels is not practical. And chances are they wouldn't use it anyway but just put plastic bags all around it. I have a feeling that they may be using our service or other people outside the building, friends or relatives that don't have trash pickup. --66.30.xx.xxx |
dumpter abuse (by Robert,OntarioCanada [ON]) Posted on: Jan 8, 2021 7:42 PM
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One of the problems with a dumpster is people who do not live in the building dump hazardous waste like used engine, lead acid batteries, tires and electronic waste which is not allowed in dumpster. The spring time is the worst time where a clean up then it is over to a dumpster instead of driving to dump where they have to recycle. If the dumpster is not visible from the road then amount of illegal dumping is minimized. Even if a temporary fence which can mounted on wheels so when truck comes in to empty will reduce the amount going into dumpster. Found by removing cardboard then compressing the remaining garbage went from every week to once a month to empty. --99.236.xxx.xxx |
dumpter abuse (by plenty [MO]) Posted on: Jan 8, 2021 9:09 PM
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Still Learning has how we solved issue. Call your provider and ask to switch out your dumpster from another style. They can assist you with selection. --172.58.xx.xxx |
dumpter abuse (by Tonia [RI]) Posted on: Jan 9, 2021 8:07 AM
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I have a similar problem. My lease has a provision at my multi that is building wide. All (3) units are charged a $10 fee regardles who the offenders are. The town charges the owner and in return I charge the tenants --172.58.xxx.xx |
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