What Steps Can You Take to Deter Dumpster Diving at Your Facility
Although one man’s trash might be another man’s treasure, your business probably does not want its dumpsters to be treated as a free-for-all. Dumpster divers leave behind an ugly mess that can be dangerous. You may also have sensitive, proprietary information that you don’t want to fall into the wrong hands.
We recommend using the WasteCaddy so any employee can safely transport dumpsters to locked areas when not in use. Your organization can also learn some tricks from the self-storage industry.
Tales of Dumpster Diving
Storage facilities are ripe targets for dumpster diving because quality items are often discarded by people who don’t have any other options. The Storage Facilitator blog recounts tales of dumpster divers visiting every night, and unfortunately, failing to pick up after themselves.
One man rented storage units at various facilities just to gain (technically legal) access to the dumpsters. The token amount of business was far outweighed by the constant mess.
Tips to Discourage Dumpster Diving
Some of the best ways to deter people from digging through trash include:
• Always lock dumpsters so only maintenance staff has access.
• Locate dumpsters in a locked parking lot after hours.
• Use a powered dumpster mover like the WasteCaddy for an easier time moving and relocating dumpsters.
• Provide smaller trash cans for customers and employees and empty them regularly.
• Routinely send scrap metal and other desirable debris to recycling facilities.
Moving dumpsters behind locked gates is an easy solution, but manually pushing dumpsters carries a huge injury risk. Talk to us at DJ Products about how the WasteCaddy or WasteCaddyLite can help keep your facility clean and secure.