City of Chicago Garbage Enforcement

[Blake Alan Quarrie]

I have a four unit in Chicago, the tenants are fairly careless about keeping all the garbage in the cans. It's not typically that bad, box gets left on top etc, but recently got four violations totally $2,000 for four separate instances over the last few months. What strategies would you recommend to enforce a stricter garbage policy? Planning on enforcing fines and using a camera to monitor the area.

[Jonathan Klemm]

Hey @Blake Alan Quarrie - What garbage company is issuing violations?  Is this a private company or city of Chicago?

I'd start by sending a copy of the violations to your tenants and let them know they will pay for them if it happens again...even if this is necessarily enforceable I would use it as a scare tactic.

Maybe my friends @Mark Ainley or @Jared Kott has dealt with this before and can help...