Why trash cans get so bad
A garbage can sits outside in the heat, holding food waste, liquids, and bacteria. Even with liners, leaks, spills, and bag residue collect in the bottom and along the walls. In warm weather odors build quickly, flies and maggots find the bin, and the lid and rim pick up grime every pickup day. A rinse with the hose cannot cut grease or kill bacteria, so the smell comes right back.
Hot water and sanitizing
Our hot water equipment comes to you, so we clean cans right at your home. We use heat and a sanitizing process to break down grease, wash away residue, and reduce odor-causing bacteria. We clean the inside and outside, the lid, the rim, and the wheels, then leave the can to dry. We manage the wash water so it stays out of the street wherever possible.
We clean standard curbside trash and recycling bins and can often clean larger commercial cans or dumpsters on request.
Fits with your other services
Garbage can cleaning is a quick add-on to a visit for driveway cleaning or house washing, and it is a great low-cost way to start with us. Many customers schedule it monthly or quarterly. Ask about recurring options.
What this removes
- Food and liquid residue
- Grease and slime
- Odor-causing bacteria
- Maggots and fly larvae
- Stuck-on grime inside the lid
- Dirt on the wheels and exterior
Why it is worth doing
- Eliminates odors at the source rather than masking them.
- Helps keep flies and pests away from your home.
- Sanitized cans are healthier around kids and pets.
- Quick, affordable, and no mess on your property.
How we clean your cans
- EmptyWe ask that cans are emptied before we arrive (we can handle light leftovers).
- Hot washCans are washed inside and out with hot water and a cleaning solution.
- SanitizeA sanitizing step reduces bacteria and odor.
- Manage runoffWe manage the wash water so it stays out of the street wherever possible.
- Dry & returnCans are left to air dry and returned to their spot, smelling fresh.
Signs it is time
- You can smell the can from the driveway or garage.
- You see flies, maggots, or ants near the bin.
- The inside is sticky or stained.
- Summer is here and pickup day is a smelly one.
Make it automatic with a care plan
Ask us about adding recurring garbage can cleaning to any plan. Plans start at $49 per month and include priority scheduling and member discounts on every other service.
Compare Care PlansFrequently asked questions
Do I need to be home?
No. Just leave your cans accessible, and we will clean and return them.
How often should I have my cans cleaned?
Many households choose monthly or quarterly, and more often in summer. We are happy to set up a schedule.
Do you clean recycling bins and larger cans?
Yes. We clean recycling bins and can discuss larger bins or dumpsters.
Will it make a mess at my house?
No. We manage the wash water and clean up after ourselves.
