House sitters usually know about pets, mail, and thermostats. Trash, recycle, and compost carts are easy to forget until someone misses pickup day or puts bags in the wrong stream. A one-page cart note prevents odor buildup and HOA headaches while you are away.
Basics for the handoff sheet. Municipal pickup day, which carts go out (trash, recycle, compost), and alley vs. curb service. In Denver and many west-metro cities, alley rules differ block by block. Include a photo of your cart lineup if the sitter is new to the property.
HOA and townhome rules. Write how long carts may stay curbside and where they must be stored afterward. Shared rows mean one missed detail affects how the whole street looks — see HOA and townhome bins.
Bagging and rinse habits. Ask sitters to bag wet trash securely and rinse sticky recyclables when possible. In June heat, a few days of partial loads in a closed cart create smell that lingers after pickup. Professional cleaning removes residue municipal trucks leave behind.
Scheduling Britebin while you travel. Many customers book a visit the week they return or maintain monthly residential service through summer so sitters never inherit a problem. See pricing for per-bin tiers. Our crew may need hose access and space to stage the truck — note that on the handoff sheet.
Access quirks. Gate codes, blocked alleys, and neighbor vehicles that routinely obstruct the lane belong on the sheet. If service is scheduled during your trip, confirm the sitter knows carts must stay accessible until we pass — often between 12 PM and 8 PM on route days.
Rentals and shared enclosures. Sitters at multifamily units should follow the property manager's waste rules. Small retail strips behind mixed-use buildings may need commercial service instead of residential cart pricing.
Stacked trips. If you have back-to-back travel, read travel weeks and alley carts for syncing cleaning with your return calendar.
Call 303-805-3600 or use contact with your address and bin count if you want service timed to your return. We route from Golden with realistic windows based on cross streets.