The U.S. apartment industry has entered what benchmarking analysts now call a cost-efficiency phase: rent growth has flattened while operating expenses climbed to about $8,657 per unit in 2024, and owners keep just 7 cents of every rent dollar as profit. In that math, every controllable line item matters, and waste is one of the
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Recycling Statistics 2026: U.S. Rates, Materials, and Contamination Data
The United States recycled and composted just 32.1 percent of its municipal solid waste in 2018, and that rate had actually fallen from 34.7 percent three years earlier. Behind the single national number is a wide gap between materials that get recycled almost every time and materials that almost never do, a gap that decides
READ MOREWaste Management Statistics 2026: Industry, Cost, and Volume Data
The United States generated 292.4 million tons of municipal solid waste in 2018, about 4.9 pounds per person every day, and roughly half of it went straight to a landfill. For the property managers and owners who pay the bills, those national numbers translate into real overage charges, contamination fees, and curb appeal problems on
READ MOREBenefits of Valet Trash for Property Managers
In today’s competitive rental market, property managers are constantly looking for ways to improve operations, enhance resident satisfaction, and protect their bottom line. One service that continues to gain traction across multifamily communities is valet trash. When implemented strategically, the benefits of valet trash extend far beyond simple convenience. From improving property cleanliness to supporting
READ MORE2026 Recycling Guide: What Can Be Recycled?
Recycling is no longer a niche sustainability effort. It is standard business practice, a community expectation, and an environmental responsibility. In this comprehensive recycling guide for 2026, we break down what can be recycled, how to do it correctly, and how organizations can build smarter, more efficient waste programs. Whether you manage a commercial property,
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