Trash Bin Storage: Lakewood vs Parma
How do trash bin storage rules compare between Lakewood, OH and Parma, OH?
Lakewood and Parma have similar restriction levels.
Lakewood, OH
Cuyahoga County
Lakewood requires trash and recycling carts be stored out of public street view between pickups. Open, overflowing, or damaged containers creating blight are property maintenance violations.
View full Lakewood rules →Parma, OH
Cuyahoga County
Parma Property Maintenance Code requires trash containers to be stored out of public view between collection days, behind the front building line of the house. Containers must have tight-fitting lids and be rodent-proof. Visible curbside storage between pickups violates CO Chapter 1341.
View full Parma rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Lakewood | Parma |
|---|---|---|
| Storage Rule | Behind front building line | - |
| Lids | Tight-fitting required | Tight-fitting required |
| Correction Window | Typically 10 days | - |
| Agency | Housing and Building | - |
| Code | CO 1351 and 551 | Parma CO Ch. 1341 (IPMC) |
| Storage | - | Behind front building line |
| Notice | - | 10 days to cure |
| Fine | - | Up to 150 per day |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Lakewood FAQ
Is keeping my trash cart in the driveway a violation?
Visible storage in front of the front building line can be cited as a property maintenance violation in Lakewood. Store carts behind the house or screened from view.
Who enforces this in Lakewood?
Lakewood at (216) 529-4000 handles most complaints.
Parma FAQ
Can I keep my trash cart in the front yard?
No. Parma Property Maintenance Code requires storage behind the front plane of the house except on collection day.
Who enforces this in Parma?
Parma at (440) 885-8000 handles most complaints.
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