Never Miss Trash Day Again – STR Tips from CanMonkey

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In this episode of Host Planet Bitesize, powered by Hostfully, we’re diving into one of the most overlooked – and often most frustrating – aspects of short-term rental management: trash. Alex Shapiro, CEO and Co-Founder of CanMonkey, joins us to share five practical tips to help hosts manage waste more efficiently, avoid neighbour complaints, and protect their guest experience.

From sticking to the local schedule to setting up an on-call removal service, Alex walks us through the real-world strategies that work – and why trash should never be treated as an afterthought. Whether you’re managing one listing or 50, this episode offers valuable, actionable advice to keep your bins (and your guests) in check.

Key takeaways:

1. Stay on schedule. Missing trash day can lead to overflowing bins, complaints from neighbours, and a ruined guest experience. Know the local pick-up days and align your turnover schedule accordingly.

2. Automate where possible. Consider using a “can-to-kerb” service like CanMonkey to eliminate manual bin handling. It’s especially helpful for remote hosts or busy urban properties.

3. Be a good neighbour. Waste mismanagement isn’t just a nuisance –it can damage relationships with the local community. A tidy, consistent trash routine is a small step that makes a big difference.

0:00 Episode starts

1:55 Stick to the local trash schedule

2:52 Label your bins clearly

3:48 Invest in extra trash cans

5:53 Have a local rubbish removal company on standby

7:01 Consider a can-to-kerb service like CanMonkey

7:54 CanMonkey automates trash day

9:22 The importance of being a good neighbour

11:00 CanMonkey is operational across the United States

12:26 Starting the business by accident!

16:07 CanMonkey: https://www.canmonkey.com/

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Host Planet Bitesize is presented by James Varley, a holiday let investor and property manager who is also the Founder of Host Planet. Before founding Host Planet, James spent 20 years in the media, including a decade leading corporate communications for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

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