Cincinnati regulates trash container storage and placement. Bins must be stored in a non-visible location when not set out for collection. Trash containers may be placed at the curb no earlier than the evening before pickup and must be retrieved by the end of collection day. The city provides curbside collection through its Department of Public Services.
Cincinnati requires trash and recycling bins to be stored out of public view between collection days, typically behind a fence, in a garage, or on the side of the house screened from the street. Bins can be placed at the curb the evening before or morning of collection and must be retrieved the same day. Bins must be placed with lids closed and not overflowing. Some areas designate specific placement locations relative to driveways and mailboxes. Commercial properties have separate dumpster screening requirements. HOAs may have stricter bin storage rules.
Warnings for first offense. Fines typically $25 to $100 per occurrence. Repeat violations may escalate to code enforcement action.
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