5 rules for unincorporated Inyo County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Solid waste collection in unincorporated Inyo County is provided by permitted haulers in designated permit areas under Chapter 7.08. Residential waste must be removed at least once a week, and only permitted collectors may haul waste for hire.
Under Chapter 7.08, residential solid waste containers are placed adjacent to the public highway or curb for collection. A container plus contents may not exceed 45 pounds, and yard and tree trimmings must be containerized or bundled.
Permitted haulers in Inyo County are not required to pick up bulky items or objects weighing more than 60 pounds as part of regular collection. Residents typically self-haul bulky and oversized items to County landfills and transfer stations, where gate and per-ton fees apply.
Inyo County offers drop-off recycling at its landfills and transfer stations, but residential recycling is largely voluntary. Under California's AB 341, businesses generating 4+ cubic yards of weekly waste and multifamily complexes of 5+ units must arrange recycling service.
California's SB 1383 mandates organic-waste recycling statewide, but Inyo County qualifies as a low-population rural jurisdiction (under 70,000 residents) and is on CalRecycle's exemption list. It is exempt from organic-waste collection and procurement mandates until January 1, 2037, while other SB 1383 duties still apply.
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