DeSoto contracts with Waste Management for residential solid waste collection, and the city's property maintenance code regulates storage and placement of refuse containers. Trash and recycling bins m
DeSoto contracts with Waste Management for residential solid waste collection, and the city's property maintenance code regulates storage and placement of refuse containers. Trash and recycling bins must be stored behind the front building line of the residence — in a side yard screened from street view, in a rear yard, or inside a garage/accessory structure. Leaving bins at the curb between collection days is prohibited. Bins may be placed at the curb no earlier than 6:00 PM the evening before collection and must be removed and returned to their storage location within 12-24 hours after collection (typically by end of collection day). Bins must be kept clean, with lids closed to prevent odors and animal access. Damaged or missing bins should be reported to Waste Management. HOAs in DeSoto frequently impose stricter bin screening requirements through deed restrictions.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Desoto code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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