Trying to get my apartment building to start a compost bin took over a year

I thought it would be simple, just ask the property manager. That was 14 months ago. It took six emails, two in-person meetings, and finding a local service that would pick up from our address. The biggest hold-up was convincing them it wouldn't attract pests, which meant I had to research and present specific lidded bin models. Finally got the green light last month, but now I have to get my neighbors to actually use it. Has anyone else had to jump through this many hoops for something that seems so basic?

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abby_king223mo ago

Ugh, I read an article about how property managers are the biggest block for this stuff. They just see extra work and risk. Getting the neighbors on board is a whole other fight... good luck.

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karent753mo agoMost Upvoted

Property managers often forget that happy tenants make their own jobs easier in the long run.

cameron7631mo ago

Property managers act like approving a community garden is the same as signing off on a full-scale demolition project. "Oh no, a raised bed with some tomatoes, better call the insurance company and file 17 forms." Meanwhile they'll approve a new parking lot without blinking. And neighbors, yeah don't get me started. Nothing brings out the HOA energy in people like someone wanting to plant a sunflower near their window.