Garbage Room Maintenance Checklist
What a full maintenance and cleaning visit should cover, from the compactor to the chute doors on every floor. Use it to check what your building is getting.
Most service in this industry happens after something breaks. A maintenance plan puts visits on the calendar instead, so worn parts and low oil are found before they stop the compactor.
This checklist is what one combined maintenance and cleaning visit from WasteMind covers. Use it to check what your building is getting today.
Compactor
- Moving parts greased so they don't wear out early
- Hydraulic oil checked and topped up. The oil powers the ram that packs the garbage.
- Belts checked for wear
- Cleaned and disinfected
Garbage chute
- Cleaned and disinfected
- Washdown system checked
Chute doors
- Inspected floor by floor
- Each door closes and latches on its own
Garbage bins
- Checked for holes and rust
- Wheels and casters checked for wear
- Cleaned and disinfected
Odour control unit
- Checked, including the filters
Garbage room
- Cleaned and disinfected
How often
Visits can be annual, semi-annual or quarterly, matched to how the building runs. Early spring is the best time for chute cleaning.
Leave the inside of the equipment to technicians
Compactors are locked out before anyone works on them, and chutes are confined spaces. Your staff can still catch problems early: our six garbage room warning signs show what to look for on a normal walk through the building.
Frequently asked questions
How often should a garbage room be maintained?
Visits can be annual, semi-annual or quarterly, matched to how the building runs. We recommend a frequency after seeing your equipment.
What does a compactor need to keep running?
Grease on the moving parts, hydraulic oil for the ram that packs the garbage, and belts in good condition. All three are checked on a maintenance visit.
When should a garbage chute be cleaned?
Early spring is the best time. We recommend booking a chute cleaning every spring at minimum.
Need a quote, a service plan or an emergency repair?
Talk to a WasteMind specialist in Ottawa or the GTA. We offer 24-hour service and always provide a solution.