Welcome To Our Trash Can Cleaning FAQs
Have questions about how trash can cleaning works, what it costs or how often you need it? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve gathered the most common trash can cleaning FAQs from homeowners, businesses and HOA communities across Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte Counties and answered them all in one spot. Here you’ll learn about our hot water cleaning process, what’s included with every service, our flexible plans and pricing, scheduling around your garbage collection day, and the areas we serve. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Call our friendly team at 941-400-2281 or book your cleaning online today.
About Trash Can Cleaning
What Is Trash Can Cleaning
Trash can cleaning is a professional service that washes, sanitizes and deodorizes your trash and recycling bins. We Clean Your Cans brings a mobile cleaning system right to your curb and uses high-pressure hot water and eco-friendly solutions to remove grime, bacteria and odors from your cans.
Why should I have my trash can professionally cleaned?
Every bag of trash leaves residue behind. In Florida’s heat and humidity, that residue quickly turns into bad odors, bacteria and a breeding ground for flies, maggots, ants, roaches and rodents. Professional cleaning removes the buildup completely, so your bins stay fresh and pest-free.
Is professional trash can cleaning worth it?
For most Florida households, yes. Cleaning a trash can yourself is messy, time-consuming and rarely removes all the bacteria and residue. Professional trash can cleaning is affordable, takes no time out of your day, and keeps odors and pests away from your garage, driveway and home.
Can’t I just clean my trash can myself?
You can, but it’s a dirty job. Hosing out a bin usually leaves residue and bacteria behind. It also sends dirty, contaminated water across your driveway, into your lawn and toward storm drains. Our hot water process sanitizes your bins far more thoroughly, and you never have to touch a thing.
Who is We Clean Your Cans?
We Clean Your Cans is a locally owned and fully insured trash can cleaning company. We serve homeowners, businesses and HOA communities throughout Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte Counties.
How Our Trash Can Cleaning Works
How does trash can cleaning work?
On or after your trash collection day, when your bins are empty and at the curb, our mobile cleaning system arrives at your property. We wash each bin inside and out with high-pressure hot water, sanitize and deodorize it, and finish with a spot-free rinse. Your bins are left clean and ready to roll back into place.
What’s included in every cleaning?
Every cleaning includes:
- A high-pressure hot water interior wash
- A full exterior wash, including lids, handles and wheels
- A sanitizing treatment
- A deodorizing treatment
- A spot-free rinse
What cleaning products do you use?
We use eco-friendly sanitizing solutions and the power of hot water instead of harsh chemicals.
Is trash can cleaning safe for my kids, pets and lawn?
Yes. Our eco-friendly sanitizing solutions are safe for children, pets and landscaping.
Where does the cleaning water go?
Our cleaning system captures the wastewater from each cleaning so it doesn’t run into your driveway, lawn or storm drains. It’s then disposed of properly.
Do I need to be home during the cleaning?
No. As long as your bins are at the curb and have been emptied, we take care of everything.
What if there’s still trash left in my bin?
We remove any loose debris left in the bin before cleaning. If a bin has a large amount of trash still inside, we may not be able to clean it that day, and we’ll let you know.
Do you clean recycling bins too?
Yes. We clean trash bins and recycling bins, and you can add more bins to any plan.
Will trash can cleaning get rid of maggots and flies?
Yes. Our high-pressure hot water wash removes maggots, fly eggs and the residue that attracts pests in the first place. Regular cleaning is the best way to keep them from coming back.
Will cleaning get rid of the smell in my trash can?
Yes. We remove the buildup that causes odors, then sanitize and deodorize your bin so it smells fresh. Regular service keeps odors from returning, which matters even more in Florida’s heat.
Can you clean a trash can that hasn’t been cleaned in years?
Absolutely. Our hot water system is built for tough jobs, including bins with years of buildup. Heavily soiled bins may need a one-time deep clean before moving to a regular schedule.
Scheduling
When will you clean my bins?
We schedule your cleaning around your trash collection day, when your bins are empty and already at the curb. Once you sign up, we’ll confirm your cleaning schedule.
How often should I have my trash can cleaned?
For most Florida homes, we recommend monthly cleaning. Heat and humidity speed up bacteria growth and odors, so regular service keeps bins from getting out of control. Households with less food waste may do well with cleaning every 8 weeks or quarterly.
What if I forget to put my bins out?
Bins need to be at the curb and empty for us to clean them. If your bins aren’t out on your scheduled day, contact us and we’ll help you find the next available cleaning.
What happens if there is rain or a holiday?
Light rain doesn’t stop us. If severe weather or a holiday shifts trash collection, we’ll adjust your cleaning date and keep you informed.
Can I reschedule or change my plan?
Yes. It’s easy to reschedule a cleaning, change your plan or add bins as your needs change.
Pricing And Plans
How much does trash can cleaning cost?
Our residential trash can cleaning plans are:
- Monthly cleaning: $32 per month
- Every 8 weeks: $49 per cleaning
- Quarterly cleaning: $69 per cleaning
- One-time cleaning: $99
Each additional bin is just $5 more. Commercial and HOA pricing is quoted based on your property’s needs.
Do you offer one-time cleanings?
Yes. One-time cleanings are a good fit before a move, a home sale, a party or after a holiday, or anytime your bins need a fresh start.
Do I have to sign a contract?
No. Our plans are flexible, and you can change or cancel your service at any time.
How do I pay?
You can book and pay online through our secure booking system. Recurring plans are billed automatically, so there’s nothing to remember.
Residential Trash Can Cleaning
What residential plans do you offer?
We offer monthly, every-8-week, quarterly and one-time cleaning plans. Monthly service is the best choice for keeping odors and pests away all year in Florida.
My HOA requires me to keep my bins in the garage. Can you still clean them?
Yes. We clean your bins on collection day while they’re at the curb, so they’re fresh when you roll them back into your garage. Clean bins also mean no trash odors trapped inside your garage.
Commercial Trash Can Cleaning
Do you clean dumpsters?
Yes. We offer commercial dumpster cleaning, along with cleaning for commercial trash cans, carts and recycling bins.
What types of businesses do you serve?
We serve restaurants, cafes, grocery and food service businesses, retail stores, shopping centers, offices, apartment complexes, medical offices, hospitality properties and property management companies.
Will cleaning disrupt my business?
No. We schedule commercial service around your operating hours and waste collection days and work efficiently on site.
How often should a business have its bins and dumpsters cleaned?
It depends on your waste type and volume. Restaurants and food service businesses usually benefit from more frequent cleaning. Offices and retail properties may only need monthly or quarterly service. We’ll recommend a schedule that fits your property.
How much does commercial trash can cleaning cost?
Commercial pricing depends on the number, type and size of containers and how often you need service. Contact us for a free, no-obligation quote.
Can you service multiple business locations?
Yes. We work with business owners and property managers who need service at more than one location.
HOA Trash Can Cleaning
How does HOA trash can cleaning work?
We meet with your board or management company, recommend a cleaning schedule and program structure, and clean participating homes’ bins on your community’s collection day. You get one coordinated schedule and one point of contact.
Can homeowners sign up individually instead of the whole community?
Yes. We offer both association-funded community-wide programs and resident opt-in programs coordinated on one neighborhood schedule.
Do you clean common area trash containiners?
Yes. We can clean containers at clubhouses, pools and other shared amenity areas.
How is HOA trash can cleaning priced
HOA pricing depends on the number of homes, the number of bins and how often you need service. Contact us for a free custom proposal your board can review.
Service Areas
What areas do you serve?
We provide trash can cleaning throughout Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte Counties, including Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Parrish, Palmetto, Ellenton, Myakka City, Siesta Key, Osprey, Nokomis, Venice, North Port, Englewood, Rotonda West and Port Charlotte.
What if my city is not listed?
Contact us. We’re always expanding our routes and may still be able to serve your area.
Getting Started
Are you insured?
Yes. We Clean Your Cans is fully insured for your peace of mind.
Are you a local company?
Yes. We Clean Your Cans is locally owned and operated, and we live and work in the communities we serve.
Ho do I book a cleaning?
Booking is quick and easy online. You can also call us at 941-400-2281 with any questions before you sign up.
Still Have Questions About Trash Can Cleaning?
We’re here to help. Whether you’re a homeowner tired of smelly bins, a business owner who needs dependable dumpster cleaning, or an HOA board looking for a community-wide solution, We Clean Your Cans makes it easy. Book your cleaning online today, or call 941-400-2281 to talk with our team.