Trash & Compactor Area
Compactor
Ensure all items placed in the compactor are approved items and fit easily into the compactor. Clogging the compactor can result in fees.
Recycling
As with the compactor, make sure all items in recycling bins and cardboard are recyclable items. Things like Styrofoam, some plastics, food-soiled containers, and glass items are not always recyclable and need to go in the compactor.
Please keep in mind that cardboard should be flattened before being disposed of.
Bulky Items
While the compactor is suited for breaking down many types of bulky items, it can’t break everything down. Some items will need special arrangements to be collected. If you’re unsure whether or not your item needs special pick-up, please reach out or submit the form provided in Move-out Resources.
Walls: Paint, Nails, Adhesives
Damage and/or Adhesive Residue
Scribbles or similar markings, spillage, sticky residues from food/drinks/mounting adhesives should be removed to the best of your ability.
Holes
Please do not fill any nail holes. Holes created by hardware like tacks, nails, and screws are normal and expected.
Floors & Baseboards
Vinyl
Sweep entire floor and mop soiled areas.
Carpet
Vacuum all carpet (including closets!) and, to the best of your ability, scrub away any stains or pet soiled areas.
Baseboards
Areas of the baseboards where furniture has allowed large buildups of hair and dust or they have been otherwise soiled should be wiped down.
Ceiling Fans, Light Fixtures, Cabinetry & Doors
Ceiling Fans and Light Fixtures
If there is a large buildup of dust or residue on any fans/fixtures, wipe them down to the best of your ability.
Cabinetry
Open all cabinetry to ensure they’re empty of all items. Any areas soiled by food/otherwise should be wiped down.
Doors
Wipe down doors briefly with a dry cloth. Any areas where they’re sticky or stained should be wiped down.
Bathroom, Laundry & Appliances
Bathrooms
Clean bathtub, toilet, and sinks.
Laundry
Empty lint traps (both!) and machines.
Appliances
If it has been 12 or more months since the fridge or oven have been pulled away from the wall, it’s recommended to pull them out and just wipe them down and sweep behind them.
Ensure your refrigerator, microwave, and stove have been wiped down and cleaned inside. The oven’s self-cleaning feature is not recommended.