Litter & Grounds Policing

What This Service Involves

The area immediately around a public building shapes the first impression visitors form before they ever step inside. Our crews walk entries, plazas, planting beds, and parking edges to collect litter, empty exterior receptacles, and remove debris. Policing runs on a set cadence so grounds stay presentable between larger maintenance visits. Crews flag hazards like broken glass or fallen limbs for prompt follow-up. Consistent grounds policing supports both public image and safety around municipal facilities.

Benefits

Consistently clean entries and public plazas; exterior receptacles emptied on a set cadence; early flagging of hazards for follow-up; improved first impressions for visitors; support for larger grounds maintenance cycles

Our Process

1) Define the policing route and receptacle locations; 2) Set a cadence aligned with building traffic; 3) Collect litter, empty bins, and clear debris; 4) Report hazards and overflowing areas to staff

What Affects the Cost

Size of grounds and number of entries; receptacle count and fill rates; policing frequency; distance between facilities on a route; seasonal debris and event-driven surges

Best Time of Year

Windblown debris and leaf litter peak in fall, while event traffic drives higher volumes through summer.