Building New? Why Valet Trash Should Be Part of Your Original Plan

When designing new apartment communities, forward-thinking developers are incorporating valet trash service into their plans from the beginning. This approach offers significant advantages over retrofitting the service later.

Design Considerations

Including valet trash in your original plans allows you to optimize building design. You can reduce the number of large dumpster enclosures, reclaim valuable ground-floor space, and create more attractive landscaping. The savings in construction costs can partially offset the service investment.

• •Fewer dumpster locations needed, reducing concrete and enclosure costs
• •Smaller service areas free up space for amenities or parking
• •No need for residents to access loading docks or service areas
• •Better traffic flow without residents driving to dumpster locations
• •Enhanced curb appeal without visible waste collection areas

Marketing Advantages

Valet trash service is a premium amenity that helps justify higher rent rates and attracts quality residents. When it's included from day one, you can feature it prominently in all marketing materials and set expectations from the first resident tour.

We included valet trash in our new 240-unit Orlando property from opening day. It became one of our most mentioned amenities in resident reviews and helped us achieve 95% occupancy within four months of opening.