Custodial, Trash, Recycling & Composting

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Exterior Trash Collection, Recycling, and Composting Services

Recyclables, compostables, and trash from outside bins on campus are collected by Peninsula Sanitary Service, Inc. (PSSI) and the Stanford Recycling Center. If you have any questions please contact Ted Tucholski at 723-3383, tedt@bonair.stanford.edu.

Custodial Services

Custodial service (including interior trash collection) for Academic Buildings is provided by American Building Maintenance (ABM).If you have any questions regarding custodial services, contact Mary Ferguson, BGM Facilities Services Manager at 723-1345 or maryf@bonair.stanford.edu.

Basic Services include:

  • 35 different CLEANING TASKS (bathroom cleaning, vacuuming, etc.)
  • service to 13 different SPACE TYPES (classrooms, offices, etc.)
  • schedules using 9 different FREQUENCIES (2 times per week, monthly, etc.)

The following service schedules apply to all facilities:

Heavily-used facilities may require additional service to maintain desired levels of cleanliness.

Supplied Custodial Services

Basic and Periodic Services and exterior window cleaning represent standard service levels. You don't need to do anything, this is part of the Stanford contract with our custodial vendor.

Additional Custodial Services, Products, and Supplies

The following additional services incur additional charges:

  • Useful services for events, such as special cleaning requests or supplemental services, such as refrigerator cleaning
  • On-line purchase of floor mats, waste containers, etc.
  • Window Cleaning (interior cleaning or requests for additional exterior cleaning)

To view and request available additional services and to see the rates and fees, visit Additional Custodial Services, Products, and Supplies.

To see a comprehensive list of custodial terms and definitions, go to Definitions of Custodial Service.