Bin Placement Rules: Petaluma vs Sonoma
How do bin placement rules rules compare between Petaluma, CA and Sonoma, CA?
Petaluma, CA
Sonoma County
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Sonoma, CA
Sonoma County
SMC 7.08.060 governs the location of solid-waste and source-separated containers; carts should be at the curb the night before pickup and may not be stored in view of the public street between collection days.
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| Fact | Petaluma | Sonoma |
|---|---|---|
| Code section | - | SMC 7.08.060 — container location |
| Set-out time | - | Night before scheduled collection day |
| Lid orientation | - | Opening toward the street |
| Clearance | - | 2-3 ft between carts; 3 ft from vehicles/obstacles |
| Storage location | - | On premises, not in public right-of-way between pickups |
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Petaluma FAQ
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Sonoma FAQ
Can I leave my Sonoma green cart at the curb all week?
No. SMC 7.08.060 requires containers to be kept on the premises that generated the waste; they should only be at the curb for collection. Leaving carts in the public right-of-way between pickup days can be cited as a nuisance under SMC Ch. 14.30.
How far apart do my carts need to be?
Sonoma Garbage Collectors uses automated side-loader trucks, so each cart should sit with the lid opening facing the street, with 2-3 feet of clearance between carts and at least 3 feet from cars, mailboxes, and low branches so the truck arm can grab each cart cleanly.
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