Bin Placement Rules: Auburn vs Kirkland
How do bin placement rules rules compare between Auburn, WA and Kirkland, WA?
Kirkland has fewer restrictions than Auburn.
Auburn, WA
King County
ACC 8.08.100 requires Auburn customers to set out solid waste containers by the scheduled start time on collection day and return them to an out-of-view storage location within a reasonable time after pickup.
View full Auburn rules →Kirkland, WA
King County
Kirkland residents must place carts curbside by 6 AM on collection day with 3 feet of clearance and handles facing the house. Carts must be removed within 24 hours after pickup.
View full Kirkland rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Auburn | Kirkland |
|---|---|---|
| Code Reference | ACC 8.08.100 | - |
| Set-Out Time | By provider start, generally 7:00 AM | - |
| Clearance | 3 feet around cart | 3 feet from obstacles |
| Storage | Out of view after pickup | - |
| Set Out Time | - | By 6 AM collection day |
| Remove By | - | Within 24 hours |
| Handle Direction | - | Facing house |
| Hauler | - | Waste Management |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Auburn FAQ
How soon do I need to bring my Auburn garbage cart back in?
ACC 8.08.100 requires containers be returned to their storage location within a reasonable time after collection, generally by the end of collection day, not left at the curb as a standing condition.
Can I take items out of my neighbor's recycling bin in Auburn?
No. Once materials are placed in the cart at the curb, they belong to the contracted service provider and scavenging is prohibited under ACC 8.08.100.
Kirkland FAQ
When should I take my cart back in?
Within 24 hours of collection. Carts should not be stored in public view at the curb between pickup days.
How far apart should the carts be?
At least 3 feet of clearance between carts and any obstruction such as mailboxes, cars, trees, or utility poles to allow the automated collection arm to operate.
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