Trash, Recycle & Linen Chute Systems

Built from shaft opening to discharge.

New construction, replacement, and retrofit chute systems coordinated around the building structure, intake doors, controls, discharge equipment, and long-term service access.

System LayoutTypical Elevation
Trash recycle and linen chute schematic
System types

Select the chute around the building use.

Trash ChutesMultifamily, hospitality, student housing

Typical scope

Chute sections, supports, intake doors, discharge components, access panels, and project coordination.

Available options

Manual, interlocked, electrical, or pneumatic door operation and project-specific discharge arrangements.

Recycle ChutesDedicated or paired waste separation

Typical scope

Separate recycle systems or coordinated trash-and-recycle layouts for point-of-use separation.

Available options

Multi-sorter configurations, labeled intake doors, controls, and separate containers.

Linen ChutesHotels, healthcare, care facilities

Typical scope

Linen chute sections, intake doors, discharge arrangements, and access suited to laundry operations.

Available options

Project-specific materials, door operation, room layouts, and discharge equipment.

Technical coordination

Key decisions before installation.

Material

Aluminized or stainless-steel options according to project requirements.

Diameter

Common sizes from 18 to 36 inches depending on design and loading.

Door operation

Manual, electrical, pneumatic, or interlocked configurations.

Discharge

Hoppers, rolling doors, compactors, sorters, or project-specific equipment.

Project path

From plans to turnover.

01

Review

Plans, specifications, chute type, controls, discharge, and schedule.

02

Measure

Openings, floor heights, shaft, access, and field conditions.

03

Coordinate

Supports, power, air, fire interfaces, and surrounding trades.

04

Install

Sections, doors, supports, discharge, and approved controls.

05

Turn over

Operating checks, adjustments, cleanup, and documentation.

New construction

  • Plan and specification review
  • Field measurements
  • Chute section and door installation
  • Discharge and control coordination
  • Testing and turnover

Existing buildings

  • Condition inspection
  • Door and hardware replacement
  • Control-system service
  • Discharge repairs and upgrades
  • Partial or complete replacement
Frequently asked questions

Planning the system.

Plans, floor count, chute type, diameter, door operation, discharge layout, and schedule help define the correct scope.

Do you install complete systems?

Yes. The proposal can include chute sections, intake doors, supports, discharge equipment, controls, and turnover.

Can an existing chute be replaced?

Yes. Replacement begins with the shaft, access, discharge room, existing doors, and surrounding conditions.

Do you repair systems after installation?

Yes. Inspection, maintenance, parts, controls, door service, and discharge repairs can be quoted separately.

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