Commercial & Retail Refuse Management
At Copia Resources, we understand commercial/retail clients have very different demands and requirements than multifamily, large venues, and even hospitality/hotels. Add onto that the location of the commercial/retail center and the various requirements placed on the property by local, county, and state ordinances, as well as the requirements of local haulers (garbage companies), commercial/retail properties need customized solutions to account for tenant mix and fair cost allocation.
That is why Copia Resources has developed historical volume and cost allocation of total trash costs and diversion requirements/analysis based on tenant mix and usage. For example, a QSR – Quick Service Restaurant is going to produce more trash and food waste than a gym or bank. Our methodologies and best practices based on historical data have allowed us to quickly and accurately allocate volume requirements and thus the corresponding cost allocation of the total trash cost on a per SQ FT basis to be included in NNN expenses.
Customized Complete Refuse Management
Set It and Forget It
Our complete refuse management program is a turnkey solution that removes the stress of managing multiple vendors, services, or in-house janitorial efforts. We create a custom plan for each property, handling every aspect of waste flow — from daily bin handling to special waste streams and cleaning. The result is a cleaner, more efficient property.
Our team works early mornings, late nights, or discreetly during business hours to minimize disruption while ensuring operations continue to run smoothly and out of sight of customers and tenants.
Sorting
Achieving Sustainability and Compliance
With the increasing demand for sustainability initiatives and requirements from government agencies and the community in general, commercial / retail properties must find that balance of ensuring it provides sufficient service and/or coverage for trash, recycling, and food waste composting. And this many times may prove to be challenging, depending on the tenant mix and respective usage of each tenant.
Incorporating our customized solutions and core services, commercial/retail properties are able to achieve not only peak sustainability goals, but also ensure compliance with all local, county, and state diversion requirements and mandates.
Bin Pulling and Pushing
Keeping Your Operations Flowing
In commercial environments, overflowing or out-of-place bins can quickly create an eyesore — or worse, a safety hazard. Our bin pulling and pushing service ensures that your containers are positioned for pickup and returned promptly, keeping your properties clean and your operations running smoothly.
We time our services to match your business hours, local pickup schedules, and property layout. Regardless of whether the property is a large plaza or a small strip center, our services are centered around operational fluidness.
Power Washing
Clean Spaces, Safe Spaces
Outdoor dining areas, sidewalks, loading zones, and entryways all require consistent cleaning to maintain a professional appearance. Our power washing service targets dirt buildup, food waste, gum, oil stains, and more — restoring surfaces to a fresh and inviting state.
Regular power washing not only enhances curb appeal but also helps reduce slip hazards and ensures ADA compliance. This service is ideal for restaurant patios, storefronts, dumpster enclosures, and common walkways.
Porter Services
A Professional Daily Presence
Our porter service provides an extra layer of day-to-day care for your commercial property. Porters handle litter pickup, surface wipe-downs, bin area cleanings, and restroom upkeep — ensuring your space is always presentable and welcoming.
We schedule porter services around your business hours and peak traffic times to support foot traffic, enhance customer satisfaction, and minimize complaints.
Odor Control Solutions
In any commercial or retail setting, foul odors can quickly impact the customer experience. We offer advanced odor control systems that tackle smells at their source. Whether it’s food court waste, grease bins behind restaurants, or high-use dumpsters, our systems help eliminate odors and prevent complaints from customers, employees, or nearby tenants.
Our solutions include:
- Foamstreme
- CR Airstreme
- CR Hydroxyl (Not Available in California)
Consulting Services
Smart Waste Strategies
For larger commercial developments or properties under new management, our consulting services offer a strategic approach to complete refuse planning. We help retail centers, developers, and property managers design systems that:
- Improve waste flow
- Reduce unnecessary hauling costs
- Identify compliance gaps
- Plan for future tenant usage or expansion
Whether you’re developing a new mixed-use property or optimizing an aging one, we can help you make smart operational choices.
Customized Solutions for Specialized Projects
We’re proud to work with some of the most dynamic commercial properties across Northern California, including:
- Gateway at Millbrae Association Inc. – Millbrae, CA
- Springline Commercial – Menlo Park, Ca
- Santana Row – San Jose, CA
Each of these projects demonstrates our ability to support upscale, high-traffic properties with full-service waste customized solutions tailored to their unique layout, branding, and tenant mix.
Quarterly Bill Audits
Protecting Your Bottom Line
Hauling and disposal costs can sneak up fast — especially when billing is unclear or unmonitored. Our quarterly bill audits give you insight and control over what you’re being charged.
We review your hauler invoices for accuracy, overcharges, duplicate services, or missed pickups, and provide a full audit report. In many cases, we’ve helped clients recover fees or renegotiate waste service agreements based on usage and need.
Let’s Keep Your Property Clean, Compliant, and Customer-Ready
At Copia Resources, we understand how much appearance, safety, and operational flow matter in a commercial setting. With this in mind, our complete refuse management and support services help you maintain a clean, well-run property without overloading your team. So whether you operate a single storefront or a regional shopping center, we’ll customize a solution that keeps your property on track, supports your brand, and meets every waste compliance requirement. Just be sure to reach out today to schedule a consultation and discover what a true white-glove refuse service looks like.
Property Highlights
Gateway at Millbrae
Location – Millbrae, CA
Management Company – Woodmont Real Estate Services
Year We Started Services – 2023
Square Footage – 794,000 SQFT
Scope of Work
- Waste, Recycling, Compost Sorting
- Bin Pulling / Bin Pushing
- Power Washing
- On-Site Porter Services
Frequently Asked Questions
We service all commercial/retail properties and will develop customized solutions tailored towards each unique challenge and/or objective.
Yes. We schedule early morning or late-night services to minimize disruption for customers, staff, and deliveries.
It depends! In some states, like California, yes, food wasting/composting is required (although not necessarily enforced in all parts of the state). The important thing to keep in mind is that the trend is moving towards more and more states and municipalities enforcing stricter diversion requirements, which include food waste/composting.
It depends on your property’s traffic, weather, and surface types. Most of our commercial clients schedule monthly or quarterly cleanings for optimal results.
Absolutely! We can customize solutions regardless of where the property is located. Our solutions are focused on state and local mandates as well as any operational restrictions required by the hauler (garbage company).