Calaveras County, CA Property Maintenance: Trash Bin Storage (2026)

Bin storage in unincorporated Calaveras County is governed by Chapter 8.12 of the County Code (Solid Waste Collection and Disposal). Section 8.12.040 makes the owner and/or occupant of any premises, occupied or vacant, responsible for the safe and sanitary storage of all solid waste so as not to promote the harborage or attraction of vectors or the creation of nuisances. Section 8.12.070 sets container standards: garbage containing putrescible matter must be in containers that are nonabsorbent, watertight, vector-resistant, durable, easily cleanable, and fitted with tight-fitting lids; when serviced by a permitted hauler, containers generally range from a minimum of ten gallons to a maximum of thirty-two gallons and must not be loaded to exceed sixty pounds including the container. Properly prepared recyclables may be stored in open containers provided that does not attract vectors or generate litter (8.12.080). Containers must be kept clean and in sound condition. Importantly, solid waste (except inert materials) may not be allowed to remain on a premises for more than seven days (8.12.120), and more frequent removal can be required where vectors are a problem. Calaveras County does not run municipal curbside pickup itself; California Waste Recovery Systems (Cal-Waste) provides curbside service under a county hauling permit, and residents may also self-haul to county facilities.