The Role of a Trash Service During Property Renovations
Property renovations constitute a significant investment in the long-term value of a community. When there is no plan in place to handle this volume, it doesn’t take long for the…
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Preparing for the Season: Summer Trash Solutions for Community Managers
Summer is a busy season for apartment and HOA communities, filled with resident gatherings, pool days and holiday celebrations. While these events bring people together, they also come with a…
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The Value of Pre-Approving a Service
Being a manager of a multifamily property means juggling many responsibilities across the community. With limited time and countless demands competing for attention, efficient processes, wherever possible, become essential. If…
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2025 Giving Recap: Part 1
At Strategic, our commitment to people goes beyond providing a premium service to multifamily communities. It also includes standing behind organizations—locally and globally—that work to improve lives and protect the…
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How Trash Production at Multifamily Communities is Effected by Seasonal Changes
Introduction Managing trash at multifamily communities can be unpredictable. Resident behaviors, seasonal changes, unit turnover and illegal dumping can all disrupt established trash routines because of their impact on trash…
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The Rise in Overage & Contamination Fees—and How to Respond
By Ben Twitchell Introduction More and more communities are seeing unexpected charges on their trash hauling invoices—often labeled as overage or contamination fees. These line items can come as a surprise,…
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The Price of Value: Look Beyond the Lowest Bid
By Ben Twitchell Introduction Many community managers—whether overseeing a multifamily apartment complex or a homeowners association (HOA)—have budgets to manage. Balancing cost and quality is part of the job, and…
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The Value of a Professional Pressure Washing Service
By Ben Twitchell Introduction The ideal community is well-kept and pristine. Community management knows that this is difficult to maintain, especially where high-traffic areas are concerned. But there are ways…
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Valet Trash Service: Cleaner, More Convenient Apartment Living
By Ben Twitchell Introduction In today’s fast-paced world, convenience is a top priority for residents in multifamily communities. Among the many amenities that enhance modern apartment living, valet trash pick-up…
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Budget Season Tips for Community Managers
By Ben Twitchell Introduction Budgeting for a community can be a challenge. Community managers are constantly balancing the need to maintain services, address resident concerns and manage costs—all while ensuring…
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