News & Information

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

What's New

ChuteDr.com helps you keep your appointments

02/28/2012
If you have built a quote for budgeting purposes or a future purchase and saved it, the Chute Doctor system automatically sets a reminder...Read More Bullet

Chute Systems Dropped by Century Chutes

02/28/2012
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

02/28/2012
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

02/28/2012

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

Prolitec Selects The Chute Doctor as Western States Certified Service Provider

02/28/2012
Prolitec Inc of Madison WI has selected The Chute Doctor as their western states Certified Service Provider and reseller of their patented ambient...Read More Bullet

Manfactured Specialties Recomends The Chute Doctor

02/28/2012
Manufactured Specialties Inc., a distributor of chute doors and products, recently recommended The Chute Doctor for the repair of trash chutes at...Read More Bullet

New Customers Receive Discount Coupon

02/28/2012
Press Release: April 7 2011

The Chute Doctor announced today the issuance of a 5% discount coupon to all customers who create...Read More Bullet

Trash Chute Fire Causes Evacuation

02/28/2012
Colorado Springs, CA, December 10, 2010 KRDO.com -- Residents at Eagle...Read More Bullet

Now, Discounts on all Parts to Service Customers

02/28/2012
The Chute Doctor now discounts all repair parts to our annual cleaning, odor control & maintenance service contract customers by at least 10%....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


120v Solenoid for Electrical Interlock Chute Intake Doors, "W" Series

Used as a replacement for the 120vac Electrical Interlock Chute Intake Door solenoid. This solenoid operates the chute intake door so it can be... Read More  Bullet

Latch Trigger Only for "W" or "R" Series Intake Door

Replacement "W" Series and some "R" Series, hand operated chute intake door latch thumb trigger only. Spindle, screw, "E"-clip and latch... Read More  Bullet

24" Replacement Side Hinged Intake Door Hinge Kit, "W" Series

Piano style hinge for 24” high "W" Series trash chute or linen chute intake doors. Hinge should be ordered the same length as the side of the... Read More  Bullet

21" Replacement Side Hinged Intake Door Hinge Kit, "W" Series

Piano style hinge for 21” high "W" Series trash chute or linen chute intake doors. Hinge should be ordered the same length as the side of the... Read More  Bullet

18" Replacement Side Hinged Intake Door Hinge Kit, "W" Series

Piano style hinge for 18” high "W" Series trash chute or linen chute intake doors. Hinge should be ordered the same length as the side of the... Read More  Bullet

15" Replacement Side Hinged Intake Door Hinge Kit, "W" Series

Piano style hinge for 15” high "W" Series trash chute or linen chute intake doors. Hinge should be ordered the same length as the side of the... Read More  Bullet

12" Replacement Side Hinged Intake Door Hinge Kit, "W" Series

Piano style hinge for 12” high "W" Series trash chute or linen chute intake doors. Hinge should be ordered the same length as the side of the... Read More  Bullet

Add Stainless Steel Intake Door Back to 24"x 24" Left Side Hinged Hand Operated

Add to upgrade an 24" X 24" Left Side Hinged Hand Operated "W" series intake door to have stainless steel door back and wings in lieu of... Read More  Bullet

Add Stainless Steel Intake Door Back to 21"x 21" Left Side Hinged Hand Operated

Add to upgrade an 21" X 21" Left Side Hinged Hand Operated "W" series intake door to have stainless steel door back and wings in... Read More  Bullet

Add Stainless Steel Intake Door Back to 18"x 18" Left Side Hinged Hand Operated

Add to upgrade an 18" X 18" Left Side Hinged Hand Operated "W" series intake door to have stainless steel door back and wings in lieu of... Read More  Bullet

Add Stainless Steel Intake Door Back to 15"x 15" Left Side Hinged Hand Operated

Add to upgrade an 15" X 15" Left Side Hinged Hand Operated "W" series intake door to have stainless steel door back and wings in... Read More  Bullet

Add Stainless Steel Intake Door Back to 12"x 12" Left Side Hinged Hand Operated

Add to upgrade an 12" X 12" Left Side Hinged Hand Operated "W" series intake door to have stainless steel door back and wings in... Read More  Bullet

Add Stainless Steel Intake Door Back to 24"x 24" Right Side Hinged Hand Operated

Add to upgrade an 24" X 24" Right Side Hinged Hand Operated "W" series intake door to have stainless steel door back and wings in... Read More  Bullet

Add Stainless Steel Intake Door Back to 21"x 21" Right Side Hinged Hand Operated

Add to upgrade an 21" X 21" Right Side Hinged Hand Operated "W" series intake door to have stainless steel door back and wings in... Read More  Bullet

Add Stainless Steel Intake Door Back to 18"x 18" Right Side Hinged Hand Operated

Add to upgrade an 18" X 18" Right Side Hinged Hand Operated "W" series intake door to have stainless steel door back and wings in lieu... Read More  Bullet

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.