Homestead requires trash and recycling bins to be stored out of public view when not at the curb for collection. Bins should be placed at the curb the evening before or morning of collection and retrieved by the end of collection day. Bins must be secured with lids to prevent wildlife access.
Homestead's code requires residential trash and recycling bins to be stored in an area not visible from the street when not set out for collection — typically in a garage, side yard behind a fence, or screened area. Bins should be placed at the curb or designated collection point the evening before or the morning of scheduled collection day and retrieved by the end of the collection day. Bins left at the curb for extended periods face code enforcement action. Lids must be kept on bins to prevent wildlife access (raccoons, opossums, iguanas), reduce odors, and prevent rainwater collection that creates mosquito breeding habitat. Overflowing bins that create litter conditions are subject to enforcement. Bins should not block sidewalks or driveways when placed for collection. The city provides standard bin sizes; additional or replacement bins can be requested from the Public Works Department. During hurricane season, bins must be secured or stored inside to prevent them from becoming projectiles.
Bins left at curb past collection day face warnings and fines of $25 to $100. Bins creating litter or health conditions carry additional penalties. Contact Code Compliance at (305) 224-4800.
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