Cart cleaning goes faster when every household follows the same short checklist. Inconsistent prep — full bins, carts in the garage, blocked alleys — is the main reason a stop gets skipped or rescheduled. Use this list on every service day for residential routes across the Denver metro.
After municipal pickup, confirm the cart is empty. Remove bags the hauler missed, loose debris, and anything that is not part of the bin interior wash. We clean; we do not haul trash. Full details are in why we need bins after collection.
Leave the cart in the agreed spot. Curb, alley pad, or HOA staging area — same location every time. Rolling the cart back to the garage before our route passes is the most common missed stop. Our crew typically arrives later the same day, often between 12 PM and 8 PM.
Keep access clear. Move cars that block the cart. Unlock gates if we confirmed alley access. Note holiday hauler delays so we know if pickup shifted — see holiday pickup schedules.
Match bins to your account. Enroll every trash, recycle, and compost cart you want cleaned. Extra bins change route time and pricing on pricing. Property managers: share one written prep sheet with residents instead of relying on word of mouth.
HOA and townhome rows. Label shared carts and name who stages them. See HOA and townhome bins and shared cart responsibility plans when several units share a pad.
After cleaning. Let the cart dry briefly before reloading. Bag wet trash, rinse sticky recyclables, and keep lids closed between visits.
Questions about your block? Call 303-805-3600 or use contact with trash day, bin count, and alley or curb notes. We confirm route fit for your service area address before you enroll.