Trash and recycling containers must be stored out of sight from the public right-of-way between collections in Austin (§15-6-91). Unincorporated Travis County has no cart storage ordinance; HOA rules typically govern.
Austin requires carts stored behind a fence, within a garage, or on the side of the home where they are not visible from the street frontage. Visible carts may generate a code compliance notice. Most Travis County HOA communities (Steiner Ranch, Circle C, Lakeway, Bee Cave subdivisions) include deed restrictions requiring cart storage out of public view. Bear-resistant containers are not required in Travis County (black bears are rare in Central Texas). Damaged or missing city carts can be replaced by calling 3-1-1 in Austin at no charge.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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