El Cajon requires trash bins to be stored out of public view except on collection days. Bins should be placed at the curb the evening before collection and retrieved by the evening of collection day. EDCO provides residential waste services in El Cajon.
Trash bin storage and placement in El Cajon are regulated through the city's property maintenance provisions and the waste hauler contract with EDCO Disposal Corporation. Residential trash, recycling, and green waste bins must be stored in a location not visible from the street except during collection periods. Bins may be placed at the curb no earlier than the evening before the scheduled collection day and must be retrieved by the evening of collection day. Bins must be placed at the curb with lids closed, facing the street, and spaced at least 3 feet apart with 3 feet clearance from obstacles. In multi-family developments, enclosed trash areas must be provided as required by the zoning code. EDCO customer service can be reached at 619-287-7555.
Bins left at the curb beyond the allowed period may result in code compliance warnings and eventual citations. Multi-family properties without proper enclosed trash areas may be cited under the zoning code.
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