A trash chute is a large tube used to move trash to a central collection point. Most trash chutes have a square or rectangular door which opens like a kitchen cabinet or an oven door. Trash chutes have typically one door per floor for easy access. In terms of diameter, trash chutes range between 24 inches to 36 inches. Trash is placed inside the opening of the chute, which then falls into the basement or lowest level of the building. The concept of trash chute is more popular in large buildings and institutional settings such as hotels, offices, and hospitals. Thrash chutes are often the best method of collecting trash from around the building into a central location for easy pick-up and disposal.
Trash Chute – Competitive Landscape
The trash chute market is highly fragmented with the presence of numerous small players specific to a region. Many such companies provide specific products to either residential or commercial spaces. Some of the key manufacturers of trash chutes are highlighted below.
Sangir Plastics Pvt Ltd.
Sangir Plastics Pvt Ltd. is an India based company specialized in manufacturing of thermoplastics and sheet solutions. The company has its industrial set up in Gujarat, Jaipur, and Rajasthan etc. The company has over 150 employees. Its products and services are meant for agriculture industry, automotive industry, construction, food and beverage, and nuclear power industry etc.
Chutes International
Established in the year 1989, Chute International is a U.S. based company specialized in trash chutes. The company provides external and internal chutes as well as its accessories. The company initially started with heavy duty steel chutes and then added durable plastic chutes to its product portfolio.
Century Chute, LLC
Established in the year 1998, Century Chute, LLC is a prominent company specialized in manufacturing of linen and trash chute systems. The company also provides pneumatic interlock doors, recycling sorters etc.
Metropolitan Compactor Service Corporation
Metropolitan Compactor Service Corporation was established in the year 1983 and is a family owned business with 35 years of experience in designing, manufacturing, installation, repair and maintenance of refuse handling systems for multi-story residential buildings. The company provides trash chutes, trash compactors, and automatic and manual doors under its product portfolio.
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Wilkinson Chutes
Wilkinson Chutes is a Canadian company specialized in manufacturing garbage and linen chute systems. The company provides chute doors, containers and totes, and recycling systems for various end-use industries such as hospitality, healthcare, as well as residential and mixed use infrastructure.
Other Prominent Players
Apart from these key players, other players associated with the manufacturing of trash chutes include ABU Zaki General Contracting Company L.L.C, Horizon Chutes Pvt. Ltd., York Sheet Metal Limited., Germans Boada SA, and Chab LLC.
Trash Chute – Dynamics
Rising awareness about efficient waste management systems boosting demand for trash chutes
Solid waste management is a global issue with over 90% of the waste openly dumped or buried in many low-income countries. Greenhouse gas being generated from solid waste is a key contributor to climate change. In 2016, over 5% of global emission was generated due to improper management of solid waste. Thus, demand for trash chutes is anticipated to proliferate with growing awareness about waste management. Additionally, trash chute systems are increasingly becoming popular in high rise buildings, both residential and commercial, as it saves considerable time required for dumping waste without such systems.
Lack of maintenance of trash chutes restraints the market
Poorly maintained trash chutes are a breeding ground for pests, bacteria, and other harmful contaminants. Duct systems are a perfect environment for the proliferation of mold, and bacterial and other harmful organisms if not properly maintained. This also results in odor, roaches, mice and rats etc. Additionally, lack of proper maintenance of trash chutes may also result in increased risk of fire. All these factors restrain the growth of the trash chute market.
