Trash Bin Storage: Berkeley vs Oakland
How do trash bin storage rules compare between Berkeley, CA and Oakland, CA?
Berkeley and Oakland have similar restriction levels.
Berkeley, CA
Alameda County
Berkeley requires trash, recycling, and compost carts to be stored out of public view between collection days, typically in a side yard, rear yard, garage, or screened enclosure.
View full Berkeley rules →Oakland, CA
Alameda County
Oakland regulates trash bin placement through the municipal code and Waste Management of Alameda County contract. Bins must be stored out of view between collections and placed at the curb on designated days.
View full Oakland rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Berkeley | Oakland |
|---|---|---|
| Authority | BMC 14.48 and 11.28 | - |
| Storage | Screened from public view | Behind front building line |
| Acceptable | Side yard, rear yard, garage | - |
| Multi-family | Permanent enclosure required | - |
| Code Enforcement | (510) 981-5450 | - |
| Set-Out | - | By 6 AM on collection day |
| Retrieval | - | By 8 PM same day |
| Cart Colors | - | Gray (trash), green (compost), blue (recycling) |
| Provider | - | Waste Management of Alameda County |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Berkeley FAQ
Where should I store my carts?
Keep them screened from street view behind a gate or in a side yard, rear yard, garage, or enclosure.
Can I leave carts on the sidewalk?
No. Carts must be off the sidewalk and right of way between collection days.
Oakland FAQ
When do I put out my bins?
Place bins at the curb by 6 AM on your collection day and retrieve them by 8 PM. Store behind the front building line between collections.
What are the three carts?
Oakland provides gray (landfill trash), green (compost/organics), and blue (recycling) carts.
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