Chute Cleaning & Odor Control

Our minimum trash chute cleaning contract service is three visits per year. More frequent chute cleaning is recommended, however, and reduces the cost per visit. Service visits may also be quarterly, bi-monthly, or monthly for healthier chutes and compactors, and healthier and safer buildings and occupants. One-time cleaning is also available on request.

Our process cleans, deodorizes, and is environmentally safe. First, using 3,000 pounds of pressure, we blast the chute clean with a 200° solution of botanical bactericide and insecticide. Then, we saturate the chute with bacteria and odor killing solutions that continue working between regular cleanings. For your safety and the safety of our environment, we use only EPA registered, FDA approved, natural botanical solutions.

Before leaving, we clean up any water and debris in the collection room which was a result of the cleaning process (of course this does not apply to pre-existing, messy conditions).

Odor control operates automatically to combat nasty collection room and trash chute odors by vaporizing and automatically dispensing our powerful, environmentally friendly, odor-reactant solution that controls odors through bio-degrading action.

The Chute Doctor installs and maintains the trash chute odor control system(s). Our technicians set up the system to operate automatically, check that it is working properly and replenish the odor-neutralizing solution during the scheduled service visits. It is the responsibility of the customer to provide a 110vac power supply necessary for the system to operate.

Some buildings need stronger trash chute odor control to combat more stubborn odors or more extreme situations. For those cases, we also have an extra strength solution. If standard service doesn't meet your needs, you are given the opportunity to cancel your contract or upgrade to the extra strength option.

SAFE AS SALAD OIL! Chute Doctor odor control solutions are 100 percent natural – no hazardous chemicals, no ozone-depleting CFCs, and no aerosols. They are special formulations of essential oils from plant extracts, each custom-blended to neutralize a specific type of odor. Our dispensers atomize these essential oils and distributes them into the air in carefully measured concentrations. Minute airborne particles of the blended oils trigger and accelerate the natural reactions which occur as matter biodegrades. In essence, Chute Doctor odor control solutions facilitate nature's own processes responsible for transforming odorous gasses into harmless smell-free end products.

This service includes a Hot High Pressure Wash of the rubbish collection room floor and up to 6' on masonry walls while on site cleaning the chute. This includes treatment with proprietary enzyme cleaner and natural odor control solution to continue the cleaning between each treatment.

This service requires and is performed at the same time as trash chute cleaning. The exterior of our chute-fed compactor collection bin(s) and compactors will also be washed and treated.

Our experts inspect, maintain, and repair your chute intake and discharge doors for safety and a healthier, fresher environment.

Chute door maintenance service includes regular check-ups, and repairing and replacing improperly functioning chute doors. Any parts used are provided at a 10% or greater discount! Should the chute doors require more extensive repairs, an estimate will be provided for review and approval prior to the start of any work. This service requires and is performed at the same time as trash chute cleaning.

When contracted along with the trash chute cleaning service, door maintenance adds little expense and provides that extra insurance. And, as an extra bonus, you receive annual chute fire door inspection and certification FREE! Municipalities are now requiring this, and the cost for this annual service starts at $25 per intake, access, and discharge door. It is yours at no additional charge with our Chute Door Maintenance service.

Regular checks and preventative maintenance help ensure your chute-fed compactors are in good repair and ready to do their job. All compactors, including those manufactured by Western Chutes, Compactors, and Recycling Systems, Marathon, Galbreath, Inc., International Dynetics, Auto Pak, and Wilkinson Hi-Rise, require regular checks and preventative maintenance to ensure they continue to work properly.

Compactor maintenance service includes cleaning and adjusting the photo eye and reflector; checking hydraulic fluid level and condition; checking and cleaning hydraulic filter; checking ram travel, checking wear points; checking motor load, cycle time and pump performance; checking the access door safety switch; checking all components, hoses, switches and wiring for damage and proper connections.

If parts are installed we let you know about them, why they were needed, and their location. With service, parts are provided at service customer discount levels of 10% or more off the regular prices and installation is included in the maintenance.

This service requires and is performed at the same time as trash chute cleaning. Compactor Maintenance Service does not include cleaning the compactor, bin, or collection room. This additional service can be added easily and will aid in keeping unpleasant odors away!