Have you negotiated with your trash hauler?

[Joseph Fang]

Hi guys,

I manage a 14 unit apartment in Southern California and currently have our trash hauling services with Athens.  The cost for the services rises dramatically every year.

Have you guys experienced similar issue and have tried to negotiate with them?  Do you know if there are other trash haulers that you can switch to?

Thanks!

[Jon Holdman]

Yes, I've negotiated with a trash hauler.  Not for an apartment, but same companies that provide larger services.  I googled and found other providers in my area, found their rates, then called to cancel the existing service and they offered to cut the price.  It was almost a 50% cut.