Gilbert property owners and community managers: simplify recycling while boosting resident satisfaction. National Doorstep’s valet trash & recycling service aligns with the Town of Gilbert’s recycling guidance to reduce contamination and enhance NOI — all with a turnkey program.
In Gilbert, the Town provides residential trash & recycling programs and offers commercial collections; multifamily recycling is typically arranged through commercial service with the Town or a private hauler. There is no explicit, townwide multifamily recycling mandate, but offering it can improve leasing performance and sustainability outcomes.
- NOI & Property Value Lift: Increase ancillary income and improve retention with a proven amenity.
- Resident Convenience & Cleanliness: Doorstep pickup reduces overflow and litter, improving property appearance.
- Recycling Education & Signage: Move-in onboarding, signage, and digital resident resources included.
- Local Program Alignment: Compatible with Gilbert — Recycling and Commercial Collections.
At a Glance: Gilbert, AZ
- Jurisdiction: Town of Gilbert (Maricopa County, Arizona)
- Mandate Type: No explicit townwide multifamily recycling mandate located. Multifamily recycling is offered via commercial service with the Town or private haulers.
- Applicability Threshold: None specified for multifamily recycling in code. Confirm service setup with commercial collections/hauler.
- Accepted (typical): Paper/cardboard, metals, eligible plastics; glass handled via drop-off sites or per hauler (verify per contract)
- Not Accepted: Plastic bags/film; household hazardous waste; electronics (special handling); bulky items require special pickup
- Reference (Town/Code): See Town recycling and commercial pages; municipal code addresses residential and commercial solid waste standards under Chapter 66 – Utilities – Solid Waste, as amended by Ordinance No. 2684.
Recycling · Commercial Collections · Code of Ordinances (Municode) · Ordinance No. 2684 (PDF)
Property Manager Compliance Checklist
| Task | Action / Requirement | Resources / Links |
|---|---|---|
| ☑ Service Eligibility | For apartments and other multifamily, coordinate commercial recycling/trash service with the Town’s Commercial Collections or a private hauler. | Town info: Commercial Collections |
| ☑ Container Requirements | Provide compliant, clearly labeled trash & recycling containers; meet site access, enclosure, and contamination standards per hauler/Town guidance and Chapter 66. | Ordinance: Ord. No. 2684 (Ch. 66 Solid Waste) |
| ☑ Resident Onboarding | Include recycling info in move-in materials and leases; highlight contamination rules, accepted items, and pickup schedules. | Town education: Recycling hub |
| ☑ Signage & Education | Use clear “What / What Not” signage; no plastic bags, HHW or e-waste in standard carts; rinse containers. | Verify accepted materials with your hauler and Town pages above. |
| ☑ Monthly Audit | Inspect recycling areas for contamination/overflow monthly; adjust signage and education. | Maintain audit logs for vendor and ownership records. |
| ☑ Service Documentation | Keep hauler contract, pickup map, and accepted-materials list on file; review annually with staff and vendor. | Town info: Commercial Collections |
| ☑ Recycling Plan on File | Keep a signed property recycling plan with vendor details, education cadence, and contamination strategy. | Attach plan to operations manual; update after vendor or service changes. |
Gilbert Recycling Summary — Checklist
- ☑ Jurisdiction Type: Town (Gilbert municipal guidance; multifamily via commercial service)
- ☑ Mandate Type: No explicit multifamily recycling mandate; align with Chapter 66 – Solid Waste and Ordinance No. 2684.
- ☑ Applicability Threshold: None specified for multifamily recycling in Town code.
- ☑ What We Can Recycle: Paper, cardboard, metals, eligible plastics; glass via drop-off or per hauler (verify).
- ☑ What We Can’t Recycle: Plastic bags/film, HHW/e-waste, bulky items in standard carts.
- ☑ Best Practices: Labeled, co-located containers; resident training; monthly contamination checks; audit logs maintained.
- ☑ Compliance Notes: Follow Ordinance No. 2684 (Chapter 66) and coordinate commercial service; verify materials lists per hauler.
Sources verified: Town of Gilbert Recycling; Commercial Collections; Chapter 66 – Solid Waste (as amended by Ordinance No. 2684); and Gilbert Code (Municode). Confirm hauler-specific requirements before rollout.
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