News & Information

Company and industry news as well as new products and services the Chute Doctor is offering.

What's New

Chute Systems Dropped by Century Chutes

Mr. Denny Price, President of Century Chutes, announced in a phone call today that Century Chutes has dropped Chute Systems Inc.,... Read More Bullet

Chute Doctor Carries Parts for Architectural Refuse Solutions Products

While Architectural Refuse Solutions (ARS Chutes) has closed their doors, ChuteDr.com continues to carry the largest inventory of replacement... Read More Bullet

Garden Communities Chooses ChuteDr

After extensive comparisons, Garden Communities Management turned to The Chute Doctor to provide quality chute cleaning, door repair and... Read More Bullet

Information Bulletin From Farmers Insurance

Farmers Insurance produced this bulletin about waste chutes and fire safety. It covers some of the important aspects of chute installation and maintenance.


New Products


ADD V-Back To 12"x15" "W" Series Bottom Hinged Intake Door

Add heavy duty V-Back to any new 12"x15" bottom hinged, hand operated, fire rated chute intake door in the Read More  Bullet

ADD V-Back To 15"x18" "W" or "R" Series Bottom Hinged Intake Door

Add heavy duty V-Back to any new 15"x18" bottom hinged, hand operated, fire rated chute intake door in the Read More  Bullet

Overseas Crating

Overseas shipping crate measuring up to 48" deep x 75" wide x 55" high overall. Contact our sales office to verify quantity required. Read More  Bullet

Vertical Discharge Door Mounting Bar

This stainless steel mounting bar is used on the panel of a Vertical, Fire Rated Discharge Door where the fusible link is attached. Read More  Bullet

36" Stainless Steel Hopper Discharge Door Hinge

This stainless steel replacement hinge is used on 36"x48" Vertical, Fire Rated Discharge Doors in the "W" Series. Read More  Bullet

30" Stainless Steel Hopper Discharge Door Hinge

This stainless steel replacement hinge is used on 30"x36" Vertical, Fire Rated Discharge Doors in the "W" Series. Read More  Bullet

28" Stainless Steel Hopper Discharge Door Hinge

This stainless steel replacement hinge is used on 28"x36" Vertical, Fire Rated Discharge Doors in the "W" Series. Read More  Bullet

24" Stainless Steel Hopper Discharge Door Hinge

This stainless steel replacement hinge is used on 24"x30" Vertical, Fire Rated Discharge Doors in the "W" Series. Read More  Bullet

20" Stainless Steel Hopper Discharge Door Hinge

This stainless steel replacement hinge is used on 20"x30" Vertical, Fire Rated Discharge Doors in the "W" Series. Read More  Bullet

18" Stainless Steel Hopper Discharge Door Hinge

This stainless steel replacement hinge is used on 18"x30" Vertical, Fire Rated Discharge Doors in the "W" Series. Read More  Bullet

Red Electrical Interlock Intake Door Panel Light, Complete, 120 Volt

This red, low profile light is for use as a replacement on the chute intake door panel for a 120 volt electrical interlock system. Light will... Read More  Bullet

48" Square, Horizontal, Fire Rated Chute Discharge Door Housing, Stainless Steel

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48" Round, Horizontal, Fire Rated Chute Discharge Door Housing, Stainless Steel

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36" Square, Horizontal, Fire Rated Chute Discharge Door Housing, Stainless Steel

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36" Round, Horizontal, Fire Rated Chute Discharge Door Housing, Stainless Steel

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Health & Fire Safety

The Effects of Bacterial Pathogens on Humans

The following are just some of the common bacteria and the effects they can have on people. For more information about chute-related health issues, please visit our Health & Fire Safety page.

  • Salmonella: Bacterial Diarrheal illness, can cause Typhoid Fever
  • E. Coli 0157: Lethal pneumonia, Diarrheal illness, urinary tract infections.
  • Shigella Dysentery: Infection of large intestine causing ulceration.
  • Legionella: Pneumonia, Pontiac fever, Legionaires' Disease.
  • Listeria Mono Cytogenes: Attacks people with pre-existing conditions (cirrhosislymphomas and solid tumors, AIDS and cancer therapies) also Meningitis.
  • Aeromonas Hydrophilia: Diarrheal illnesses, open wound infections.