Trash Bin Storage: Compton vs El Monte
How do trash bin storage rules compare between Compton, CA and El Monte, CA?
Compton and El Monte have similar restriction levels.
Compton, CA
Los Angeles County
Republic Services provides waste collection in Compton. Three carts are provided: 95-gal brown (trash), 64-gal grey (recycle), 64-gal green (green waste). Bins must be placed by 6 AM on collection day and retrieved promptly. Collection occurs 6 AM to 6 PM.
View full Compton rules →El Monte, CA
Los Angeles County
El Monte residents receive three carts from Valley Vista Services: brown (trash), blue (recyclables), green (green waste/food waste). Organic waste diversion mandatory per Ordinance 3006 (2021).
View full El Monte rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Compton | El Monte |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Republic Services | - |
| Trash Cart | 95-gallon brown | - |
| Placement Time | Out by 6 AM, not before evening prior | - |
| Collection Hours | 6 AM to 6 PM | - |
| Hauler | - | Valley Vista Services (800) 442-6454 |
| Bins | - | Brown/blue/green provided |
| Organic Waste | - | Mandatory per Ord. 3006 |
| Program Start | - | July 2022 |
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Compton FAQ
When can I put my trash bins out?
In Compton, bins can typically be placed at the curb the evening before collection and must be retrieved the same day.
Where do I store bins between pickups?
Bins must be stored out of public view in Compton, typically behind a fence, in a garage, or screened on the side of the house.
El Monte FAQ
When can I put my trash bins out?
In El Monte, bins can typically be placed at the curb the evening before collection and must be retrieved the same day.
Where do I store bins between pickups?
Bins must be stored out of public view in El Monte, typically behind a fence, in a garage, or screened on the side of the house.
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