Oak Park has a small number of multi-unit residential properties — mostly duplexes and triplex configurations on Mountain Trail Drive and parts of Heritage Hills. The bin situation is unique: shared bin storage, multiple tenants generating waste, and a single HOA-side compliance check.
Two ways multi-unit bin valet works. One: the property owner contracts for blanket service across all units, treating bins as a property amenity. Two: each tenant signs up individually with the same provider, simplifying scheduling and billing.
We've seen the property-owner model produce better compliance — when one tenant doesn't bother to pull bins, the others fill the gap, and the owner's cost stays predictable. The individual-tenant model creates gaps when a tenant moves out or doesn't renew.
Either model works. The right answer depends on how your lease structure handles utilities and amenities. Oak Park HOA & properties has standard contracts for both patterns.