Going Zero Waste: A Guide for Landlords and Property Managers
Download free signage to make sure your tenants know what to do with their waste!
Landlords and property managers play an important role in keeping Vermont a healthy, sustainable place, and the Vermont Rental Housing Code requires they provide arrangements for the removal and proper disposal of recycling, food scraps and landfill waste. Read on to learn how.
Your responsibility as a property manager is to:
Click the symbols below for more information on how to properly manage each item:
- Provide and maintain bins for trash, recycling and food scraps
- Assure arrangements are made for the removal of food scraps. Here is guidance for landlords on how to manage food scraps.
- Keep common areas clean and free of waste
- Properly manage any additional waste outputs, such as fluorescent bulbs, batteries, paint, and cleaning chemicals
Click the symbols below for more information on how to properly manage each item:
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STEP 1: Set up your system
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Tips for multi-unit properties (2+ units)
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If you own and manage a multi-unit property, there are a variety of ways you can manage your residents' waste.
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STEP 2: Inform your residents
Recycling & Composting signsAre your bins clearly labeled? Let your tenants know what goes where with these downloadable flyers:
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Add zero waste to your leaseInclude lease language about recycling and composting requirements.
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Compost hauler & drop-off directory |
Managing waste during move-in and move-out
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Workshop resources
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CVSWMD recently held a virtual event just for landlords and property managers, where we discussed food scrap management for multi-unit housing. If you couldn't make it, but are interested in learning more, please have a look at our slide deck from the webinar!
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