Avoiding Overflow: Essential Post-Christmas Waste Strategies for Property Managers
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Avoiding Overflow: Essential Post-Christmas Waste Strategies for Property Managers

01 December, 2025
Avoiding Overflow: Essential Post-Christmas Waste Strategies for Property Managers
After the joy of the festive season fades, block managers often face a less cheerful reality—overflowing bins, contaminated recycling, and cluttered bin stores. The post-Christmas waste surge can quickly become a logistical challenge, leading to unsightly mess, odours, and even pest issues if not handled properly.

At Ground Up, we specialise in supporting block managers with proactive, reliable waste and maintenance solutions that keep communal areas clean, compliant, and stress-free—especially during high-demand periods like Christmas and New Year.


Here’s how you can prepare your developments and how our team can help ensure efficient, no-fuss waste management after the holidays.

 

1. Plan Ahead for the Seasonal Surge


Waste volumes increase dramatically after Christmas, with packaging, cardboard, and food waste piling up quickly. We help block managers stay ahead by coordinating with waste contractors to arrange additional collections or temporary waste storage options.


Our team can also conduct a pre-Christmas site review to assess bin capacity, recommend improvements, and ensure everything is ready before the festive break.

 

2. Ensure Clear Resident Communication


Miscommunication is one of the biggest causes of waste build-up. We can help you draft and distribute resident notices or digital bulletins outlining:

  • Updated bin collection dates over the holidays
  • What can and can’t be recycled (especially wrapping paper, plastics, and boxes)
  • How to dispose of bulky waste and Christmas trees

Clear, timely messaging keeps residents informed and reduces contamination, keeping your bin stores tidy and compliant.

3. Specialist Collections and Bulky Waste Removal


After Christmas, many residents need to dispose of large cardboard boxes, old furniture, or real Christmas trees. Our maintenance teams can coordinate or carry out one-off bulky waste collections, ensuring these items don’t block access routes or overflow general waste bins.


We also partner with licensed waste carriers to ensure all materials are disposed of responsibly and in line with environmental regulations.

4. On-Site Support for Waste and Maintenance


For larger developments or those with limited storage space, we offer on-site waste management support. Our operatives can:

  • Rotate and compact bins for maximum efficiency
  • Clear any overflow promptly
  • Keep bin stores clean, safe, and pest-free

By maintaining a visible presence on-site during the busiest periods, we help you prevent problems before they escalate.

5. Post-Holiday Review and Recommendations


Once the festive period is over, we provide a full waste management review to help you plan for next year. This includes feedback on bin usage, collection efficiency, and resident engagement—enabling you to make informed adjustments to improve performance year after year.

Partner with Us for Hassle-Free Post-Christmas Management


Managing post-Christmas waste doesn’t have to be stressful. With proactive planning, resident engagement, and our expert maintenance and waste management support, block managers can keep their developments running smoothly—no overflows, no build-up, and no complaints.


Let [Your Company Name] take care of the post-holiday clean-up so you can focus on what matters most: keeping your residents happy and your blocks looking their best all year round.



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