Restaurant waste contains leftover food, spoiled ingredients, and other trash that needs to be removed quickly, especially in the summer. Otherwise, the high temperatures and increased pest activity can create unpleasant conditions that could drive away customers or even create a health hazard. Here are a few key reasons restaurant waste removal is even more important during the hot months.

Why Restaurants Need Frequent Waste Removal in the Summer

The Smell

When customers walk past your restaurant, you hope the scent of delicious food will lure them inside. Unfortunately, summer heat speeds up the decomposition of organic waste inside your dumpster, creating unpleasant odors that may send some diners away. In addition to scheduling regular waste removal pickups, restaurant owners should have their dumpsters sprayed out on a regular basis to control the smell.

Flies & Other Pests

All food waste attracts flies, which lay their eggs in decomposing matter. During the height of summer, an overfilled restaurant dumpster might host hundreds or even thousands of flies, wasps, and other insects. Not only does this create a negative impression of your restaurant, but large fly populations can cause serious problems, such as health code violations, if they find their way into the kitchen.

Cleanliness & Safety

The key to a safe restaurant is cleanliness, both inside and outside the store. Keeping dumpster areas clean reduces the risk of an employee slipping and falling while taking out the trash and may prevent the spread of disease. Clean outdoor areas also make your restaurant more visually appealing to foot traffic.

For over a decade, restaurants throughout the Wiregrass area have relied on Southeast Waste Disposal for reliable waste removal and professional service. They proudly serve businesses throughout Alabama’s Dale, Coffee, Henry, Pike, Covington, Houston, and Geneva counties, removing waste on your schedule and even spraying out dumpsters every week without being asked. Visit their website for more on their waste removal services or call (334) 774-4158 to request a quote.