Trash Compactor Operation
Dear FSL Residents,
I just got done personally placing about a dozen bags of garbage left on the trash room floor into the trash compactor and cycling it four times. I imagine that that happened because it appeared that the trash compactor was "full" or "jammed" so people just started throwing their garbage on the floor. This was not the case this time, and usually isn't. Please do not just throw your garbage bags on the floor - there is a better solution. We all need to make a more concerted effort to push the button on the compactor to cycle it much more frequently so that the garbage that is in the chute gets pushed into the dumpster.
Some helpful tips:
- If you throw garbage bags in the compactor and notice that there are already a few in there, PLEASE press the "key" button to operate the compactor. We don't cycle the compactor often enough.
- If the garbage bags appear to be clogged in the chute, all you have to do is get a broom or some type of stick to push the garbage bags down a bit, then when you push the button, the compactor can push the garbage into the dumpster. It is a very easy fix.
- I also noticed some kitty litter and cat poopies on the floor. If you are going to put kitty litter in the trash compactor - PLEASE double or triple bag the waste before putting it in there so that we don't have any disgusting incidents.
Thanks your cooperation.
Best regards,
Chase Milbrandt
Vice President