Restaurants must have enough dumpsters in a designated area so that daily trash has a safe location for disposal. Keeping this area clean is vital for reducing critters and pests as well as unpleasant odors. Below are four tips for ensuring your outdoor waste area promotes safety and hygiene inside your establishment.

How to Keep a Restaurant Dumpster Area Clean

1. Employ Pest Control

Insects, rodents, and other wildlife are attracted to trash. Make sure your dumpsters have functioning lids and remain closed unless you’re actively dumping garbage. Ensure any bags or containers with food debris are shut as tightly as possible, and never leave bags of trash outside the container, especially in warmer weather.

2. Clean the Area

Pressure-wash every few months to remove grime, making sure the ground around the container gets attention as well. Never leave garbage that’s spilled on the pavement near your receptacles, and pick up any debris as quickly as possible.

3. Consider Deodorizers

Deodorizing granules will help keep odors at bay and are simple to apply. Scatter them around and under dumpsters, and when the container is empty after a pickup, place some inside as well.

4. Schedule Regular Trash Pickup

The best way to ensure your garbage area is clean is to have regular trash pickup. Choose a company that’s reliable and will always remove garbage according to your needs and planned schedule. The less time trash lingers, the more sanitary the area will be.

You can also reduce waste output by streamlining your kitchen’s processes and cutting back on wasted food, which will save money on inventory as well as fewer trash pickups. 

For dumpster rentals and trash pickup in Dale, Coffee, Henry, Pike, Covington, Houston, and Geneva counties, call Southeast Waste Disposal. Located in Ozark, AL, since 2004, this waste management company has offered commercial trash removal services so businesses can keep their facilities clean and sanitary. Their helpful team can also help you decide which receptacle is best for your location’s trash and recycling volume. Call (334) 774-4158 to schedule your waste collection or visit their website for their convenient contact form.