La Habra requires trash, recycling, and organics containers to be stored out of public view except when set out for collection. Carts may be at the curb between 4 p.m. the day before pickup and 10 p.m. on collection day. Visible stored bins are a code violation.
Under the City of La Habra's Trash Container Removal Policy, codified at La Habra Municipal Code Section 18.77.040 C 7, refuse and green-waste containers may be placed at the curb no earlier than 4 p.m. on the day preceding collection and must be removed by 10 p.m. on the collection day. At all other times, trash receptacles and green-waste containers must be stored out of public view (not visible from the street). The City explains that visible containers harm public health, safety, and property values and can obstruct street-sweeping operations. A limited exception allows a larger bin or dumpster temporarily visible in a front yard only when the property has an active building permit for construction or demolition, or when
Containers left in public view outside the collection window, or not removed by 10 p.m. on collection day, may draw a Code Enforcement notice under LHMC 18.77.040 C 7 (Code Enforcement 562-383-4134).
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