Originally Posted by
BlissWorld
So my question is, what do you think about housekeeping removing "assumed trash?" IMHO, anything that is NOT left in the trash can should NOT be removed during evening turn down. If I wanted something to be taken away (i.e. room service item), I would either call, or place them outside my doors

My expectations are quite different. I expect them to clear away room service trays, carts, etc. I only put them out in the hallway as a last resort. (Walking out with my used tray and putting it in the hall just feels low-class to me -- I hate seeing those trays lying about.)
Had the lottery ticket been sitting on the desk by itself, rather than surrounded by discarded gum wrappers, I could see having an issue with it (other than the fact that it is only $5 we're talking about here; had it been more, you likely would not have left it there

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Any time I feel strongly about something one way or another, I leave a note on top of it, so they know my preferences. Otherwise, I feel that it's their role to keep the room nice and tidy, which is what I typically get.