Inflation Keeps Climbing. Condo Associations Need a Plan. by Mark Lestina
June 10, 2026 Inflation Keeps Climbing. Condo Associations Need a Plan. The latest CPI report shows annual inflation running at 4.2% in May,
Why Condo Boards Need to Watch Boilerplate Waste Contracts by Mark Lestina
May 21, 2026 Why Condo Boards Need to Watch Boilerplate Waste Contracts For one condominium association using Republic Services, the biggest increase on
How to Read a Waste Hauler Invoice: Hidden Fees Explained by Mark Lestina
May 18, 2026 Most business owners and condo property managers look at the total on their monthly waste bill, confirm it seems close
Condo Association Costs Keep Rising. Waste and Recycling Is One Budget Line You Can Still Control. by Mark Lestina
May 18, 2026 Condo Association Costs Keep Rising. Waste and Recycling Is One Budget Line You Can Still Control. Condo boards are under
Understanding Waste Management Contracts: Key Terms Explained by Mark Lestina
May 14, 2026 Key Terms in Waste Management Contracts Waste management contracts can be intimidating for some but in this article, we are
Why the Conflict in Iran Is Raising Fuel Prices for Condominium Associations by Mark Lestina
May 5, 2026 Why the Conflict in Iran Is Raising Fuel Prices for Condominium Associations If it seems like fuel prices keep climbing,
Waste Broker vs. Insurance Broker: What Condominium Associations Should Know by Mark Lestina
April 2, 2026 Condominium associations already understand the value of working with an insurance broker. Waste Broker vs. Insurance Broker: What Condominium Associations
This Agreement does not provide for a fixed price during the Contract Term by Mark Lestina
March 2, 2026 It’s right here in black and white. This Agreement does not provide for a fixed price during the Contract Term.
New year…Same old price increase? Smart Ways to Beat Rising Trash Costs this year by Mark Lestina
February 20, 2026 It’s a brand-new year. But for many people it can feel like New Year…Same old price increase. Fresh goals and
Fiber IT Solutions – avoid overbuying, reduce contract bloat, and align technology by Mark Lestina
January 16, 2026 Fiber IT Solutions is a vendor‑agnostic technology advisor that helps businesses simplify their tech stack, reduce costs, and strengthen security
Energy Savings the EASY way! by Mark Lestina
January 16, 2026 Looking to save on more than just trash/recycling service? Meet one of our partners, Ensol Energy Management Solutions. Ensol Energy
Chicago recycling history by Mark Lestina
January 8, 2026 Chicago’s first citywide recycling effort, the 1995 Blue Bag program, was launched amid landfill pressures and high hopes. However, low
Services such as trash collection and snow removal are increasingly shifting away from cash-strapped local governments to community associations by Mark Lestina
January 2, 2026 As the cost of trash collection continues to rise, many community associations are exploring ways to reduce their costs. The
Smarter HOA Budgeting: Cutting Costs on Trash and Recycling Services by Mark Lestina
October 15, 2025 As 2026 approaches, many homeowners associations (HOAs) are beginning their annual budgeting process — and with rising costs across nearly
Republic Services up almost 225%! by Mark Lestina
May 21, 2025 Amazing but true. We just reviewed the current waste/recycling costs for a small property near Lawrence and Sheridan Road in
Is LRS getting really expensive? by Mark Lestina
March 28, 2025 Is LRS getting really expensive or am I just imagining it? In the Chicago market, we’ve been asked this question
How One Condo Association Discovered They Were Overpaying for Waste Services by Mark Lestina
February 12, 2025 Blog Post: “How One Condo Association Discovered They Were Overpaying for Waste Services” Managing a condominium association comes with a
Understanding Recent Price Adjustments: A Transparent Explanation by Mark Lestina
January 27, 2025 At Wastemaster, we are committed to providing you with reliable, efficient, and environmentally responsible waste management services. As part of
Community Association Management (CAM) Continuing Education by Mark Lestina
January 22, 2025 The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) recently certified our continuing education course. This course focuses on negotiating
Why does the cost of waste removal service keep increasing at a rate higher than the general pace of inflation? by Mark Lestina
January 21, 2025 The cost of waste removal service continues to increase at a rate higher than general inflation due to several industry-specific
The Downside of “Doing It Yourself” trash management by Mark Lestina
October 1, 2024 Why spend the time and effort to find a reasonably priced waste hauling company. Choose Wastemaster.
How many waste haulers are in Chicago? by Mark Lestina
May 6, 2024 There are at least 6 waste haulers in Chicago
Why did my price increase ? by Mark Lestina
April 29, 2024 Why did my price increase? Many people ask us this question in various ways but basically it boils down to
What is a waste broker? by Mark Lestina
September 28, 2023 What is a waste broker? A waste broker is a professional or a company that acts as an intermediary between
Recycling contract language series vol 6 by Mark Lestina
September 15, 2023 Recycling contract language series vol 6 The following contains the exact language (italicized) currently found in a standard commercial Waste
Recycling contract language series vol 3 by Mark Lestina
August 15, 2023 Recycling contract language series vol 3 The following contains the exact language (italicized) currently found in a standard commercial Waste
Recycling contract language series vol 4 by Mark Lestina
August 15, 2023 Recycling contract language series vol 4 The following contains the exact language (italicized) currently found in a standard commercial Waste
Why use a waste broker? by Mark Lestina
June 15, 2023 Why use a waste broker? Waste brokers have had a significant positive impact on the trash/recycling industry. Today, the use
Recycling contract language series vol 2 by Mark Lestina
June 15, 2023 Recycling contract language series vol 2 The following contains the exact language (italicized) currently found in a standard commercial Waste
Cancel auto-renew waste contract by Mark Lestina
May 15, 2023 Why is it so hard to track waste/recycling contract expiration dates? One major reason is contract auto-renew, which often catches
Recycling contract language series vol 1 by Mark Lestina
May 15, 2023 Recycling contract language series vol 1 The current state of recycling is a mess. A year ago, overseas markets were
Recycling contract language series vol 5 by Mark Lestina
May 15, 2023 Recycling contract language series vol 5 The following contains the exact language (italicized) currently found in a standard commercial Waste
Recycling contract language series vol 7 by Mark Lestina
May 15, 2023 Recycling contract language series vol 7 The following contains the exact language (italicized) currently found in a standard commercial Waste
Recycling contract language series vol 8 by Mark Lestina
May 15, 2023 Recycling contract language series vol 8 The following contains the exact language (italicized) currently found in a standard commercial Waste
Recycling contract language series vol 9 by Mark Lestina
May 15, 2023 Recycling contract language series vol 9 The following contains the exact language (italicized) currently found in a standard commercial Waste
Recycling Contract Language Series Vol 10 by Mark Lestina
May 12, 2023 Recycling Contract Language Series Vol 10 The following contains the exact language (italicized) currently found in a standard commercial Waste
Recycling Contract Language Series Vol 11 by Mark Lestina
May 12, 2023 Recycling Contract Language Series Vol 11 The following contains the exact language (italicized) currently found in a standard commercial Waste
Wastemaster will reduce your trash costs! by Mark Lestina
May 12, 2023 Click here to find out more about why all trash pricing isn’t created equally. If you’re looking for ways to
More info on those high fuel surcharges by Mark Lestina
May 12, 2023 More info on those high fuel surcharges We have written about fuel surcharges in the past but you may want
