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Updated 10 days ago, 12/20/2024
does my STR need small trash can in each room?
Does my STR need a small trash can in each room? can I get away with dollar tree trash cans?
- Investor
- Greer, SC
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Agreed with above- kitchen & baths only. Only exception would be if you have a game room or extra living area that is far from the kitchen, then it would be a good idea.
Keep in mind that someone has to change the trash bags each turnover.
@Marc Shin We have used small baskets of the trash can size to make them look more upscale. Make sure they will easily fit with your small trash bags.
Some places you can find these are yard sales, antique stores, World Market if there’s one close to you.
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- Cody, WY
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Kitchen and bathrooms. However, a larger home may consider another can or two in certain locations based on proximity to the kitchen or bathroom. For example, I would place one in the game room if it is located on the opposite end of the hallway from the bathroom.
- Nathan Gesner
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- West Valley Phoenix
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We kept extra bags in the bottom of the can under the current trash bag. Easy for guests to change if they get full during their stay, and easy for cleaners afterwards....
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+1 for all bathrooms and kitchen. If you have something like a finished basement or garage I could see adding one there but no need to take up space and make it look junky with one in each room.
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We have trash cans in each bedroom as well as bathrooms and kitchen.
Plus 1 more in the living room. I would rather have people toss garbage in a trash can than leave it laying around or kicking it under the bed.
Sure and sure. Better than trash not in a trash can!
Bathrooms and kitchen.
- Collin Hays
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Perhaps based on your target market? Personally, I'd prefer dollar-tree ones (if basic, uncluttered look) over none in the room (bedroom, whatever) because I want to encourage trash being put away. In our 4-bedroom, we have one in every room because 1) the need for it in bathrooms, kitchen, and laundry room is obvious and 2) living room / bedrooms, it's helpful (and easy) for people with allergies (kleenex), snacking in front of the tv, etc. For people on vacation, I want their experience to not only be seamless but comfortable. But it's also mildly higher maintenance. If you know your target market and believe they truly wouldn't care (or be impacted- especially if it's very price-sensitive), you're probably fine with less.
Hi Marc! Yes - having a small trash can in each room is a nice touch—it shows attention to detail and makes your guests' stay more convenient. Dollar Tree trash cans are absolutely fine! Guests appreciate functionality more than anything, so as long as they’re clean and do the job, you’re good to go.
Little details like this can make a big impact on guest satisfaction. Let me know if you’d like more tips—happy to connect! 😊