Holiday Waste Management: Preparing Your Property for Increased Volume

The holiday season is a wonderful time of year, but it also brings significant challenges for property managers. Waste volume can increase by 25-40% during major holidays, requiring proactive planning and communication.

Understanding Holiday Waste Patterns

Different holidays create different waste management challenges. Thanksgiving generates food waste and disposable serving items. Christmas and Hanukkah produce excessive packaging materials and cardboard. New Year's brings party cleanup and beverage containers.

Preparation Strategies

• •Schedule extra bulk removal services before and after major holidays
• •Communicate disposal guidelines to residents in advance
• •Add temporary dumpsters for peak periods
• •Coordinate with valet trash service for schedule adjustments
• •Create recycling awareness campaigns for cardboard and packaging

Working with Your Waste Management Provider

Partner with your waste management provider early. At On The Fly, we offer flexible holiday scheduling and can add extra collection days when needed. We also provide bulk item pickup to handle the influx of large boxes, furniture, and decorations.