Oakland regulates trash bin placement through the municipal code and Waste Management of Alameda County contract. Bins must be stored out of view between collections and placed at the curb on designated days.
Residential bins should be placed at the curb by 6 AM on collection day and retrieved by 8 PM the same day. Bins must be stored behind the front building line or in an enclosure when not set out. Oakland provides 3 carts: gray (trash), green (compost), and blue (recycling). Waste Management of Alameda County handles collection. Bins must not block sidewalks or driveways. Overflowing bins violate nuisance provisions.
Bins left at the curb beyond collection day may result in code enforcement notices. Fines start at $100 for violations.
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