Hi to all residents of Somerset gardens and a special welcome to the newcomers.
Filters - Note that your clothes dryer has two sets of filters that should be inspected and cleaned on a regular basis: one is located in the dryer and the other is above the false ceiling over the dryer. The same applies for the filter of your HVAC system. This one should be replaced a least twice yearly and is located behind a metal panel on the living room wall close to your patio doors. Keeping the fan on when the heat or AC is off, will not only improve air quality in your unit, it will also isolate you from most of the surrounding noise.
Fobs and Paint Discount - If you have not yet picked up your fob and/or are interested in a Benjamin Moore paint discount, please contact the property manager. You will be informed when the fob system is activated.
Garbage/Recycling - Small bags of garbage, properly tied, can be discarded in the garbage chutes on each floor. Larger bags can be deposited directly in the large bin, in the garbage room on the west side of the building, on the ground-level parking lot. Your key to the building opens the door to this room. To dispose of special items, contact the city by phoning 311. The city has a useful website, http://ottawa.ca/en/residents/garbage-and-recycling but the calendar for pick-ups does not apply to multi-residential buildings such as ours. Residents must make prior arrangements with the city or contact the property manager prior to dumping items anywhere outside of the proper bins.
Paper and cardboard go into the yellow bin behind the building. Glass jars, plastic recyclables (no plastic bags), and metal cans go into the grey bin in the sheltered parking area on the church side of the building. Note that the locked garbage room is right across from this bin.
You can also help contribute to our bottle fund, which pays for our Christmas party, by bringing your empty beer, wine and spirit bottles to our blue boxes located near the elevators in the parking garage.
Noise, Smoke and Security - Since we share a confined space and our goal is to maximize everyone’s feeling of security and well-being, please keep your neighbours in mind where noise or smoke is concerned. The common areas, including the outdoor rooftop patio, are smoke-free areas. Note that if your unit door bangs against the door frame upon closing, it can be ajusted to close smoothly. If you own a unit and have yet to fill a form re. smoke-free building, check our website for copies of the form and drop them in the mailbox in the library off the main entrance.