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While a dumpster offers the most convenient way to eliminate waste from your restaurant, there is no denying that they can get rather smelly. You don’t want foul odors to get so strong that they start to affect your day-to-day operations. Strong smells can attract pests or even create an unpleasant dining experience for your patrons. Here’s how you can keep odors from getting out of hand.

Top 3 Ways to Reduce Dumpster Odors

1. Use Sturdier Garbage Bags

Garbage bags containing food waste should be tightly sealed to keep their contents from spilling. A sturdy plastic seal will help trap odors and keep pests away. Low-density trash bags with thick sides are more flexible and puncture-resistant, reducing the risk of a leak even when more trash is piled on top.

2. Add Odor Neutralizers

baking sodaAfter each trash pickup, add an odor neutralizing product to the dumpster to counteract any waste that might escape from your garbage bags. Specialized granular products are available that can be spread on the bottom to absorb and neutralize odors. Another trick is to make your own odor neutralizer by mixing baking soda with kitty litter or activated charcoal. 

3. Keep It Dry

Wet, humid conditions create the perfect breeding ground for mold and mildew, especially when food waste is involved. Use the kitty litter/baking soda mixture to absorb any liquids that accumulate at the bottom of the dumpster. Open the lid on dry, sunny days to evaporate the liquids contributing to the odor.

 

If you need waste management services for your business, contact Southeast Waste Disposal. Serving Dale County, AL, and the surrounding area for over a decade, this waste disposal company provides reliable, affordable dumpsters and scheduled pickups to keep your facility in great shape. To learn more about their services, visit them online or call (334) 774-4158.

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