Because of U of G's increased student population, budget cutbacks and growth in building space, Custodial Services must rethink the way buildings are cleaned on campus, says Dan MacLachlan, director of Facilities and Energy Services.
“The service frequencies the University community is accustomed to can no longer be maintained,” he says.
Effective Nov. 14, Custodial Services will provide offices and research laboratories with every- other-day cleaning service Monday to Friday, rather than everyday service.
“This change does not affect other areas of campus, nor does it affect weekend service, which consists primarily of washroom monitoring and garbage removal,” says MacLachlan.
Custodial Services recognizes that minor adjustments to this strategy may be required from time to time to meet the University's expectations, he adds. For instance, larger bins may be required in some spots.
He notes that all areas will be monitored closely throughout the implementation period Nov. 14 to 28.
“Custodial Services is also exploring ways to be more innovative and welcomes ideas and suggestions to that end,” says MacLachlan. “We want to thank everyone for their understanding.”
