Baton Rouge requires garbage and recycling cart lids to remain closed at all times. Containers may not be left at the curb between collections and must be returned to the premises by 6 AM the day after pickup. Violations under § 6:238 carry fines of $125–$500.
City-Parish Code § 6:238 (Title 6 Ch. 4 – Disposal of Garbage) governs trash container storage and maintenance. Carts must be returned to private property by 6:00 AM the day after pickup. Between collections, carts must stay on premises — not in the street, on the sidewalk, in a ditch, or on the neutral ground. Cart lids must remain closed and fastened at all times to prevent access by insects, rodents, and scavengers. Where no curb or sidewalk exists, carts must be at least 5 feet from the travelled street surface. Multi-family properties larger than tri-plexes must use commercial dumpsters. Code Enforcement handles complaints.
Section 6:238 fines: $125 first offense, $250 second offense within two years, $500 third and subsequent offenses within two years.
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