Reno property maintenance code requires trash and recycling carts to be stored out of public view from the street between collection days. Carts may be set out no earlier than 6 PM the night before pickup and must be returned to screened storage within 24 hours after collection.
Under Reno Municipal Code property maintenance provisions, residential carts and containers must be stored in a side yard behind a gate, in the garage, behind a fence, or otherwise concealed from the front public right-of-way between collection days. This rule aims to preserve neighborhood appearance. Corner lots must screen carts from both street frontages. Acceptable screening includes solid fencing, landscaping, or side-yard placement behind the front building line. Carts must match the approved Waste Management cart for automated pickup; homemade or aftermarket containers are generally not serviced. Code enforcement responds to complaints by issuing a courtesy notice first, followed by citations for repeat violations. HOA communities frequently impose stricter storage rules. Commercial dumpsters must be fully enclosed in a screened trash enclosure per zoning code, with gates closed when not in use.
First offense: warning notice with compliance deadline. Continued violation: fines typically $50-$250 per day until corrected. Extreme cases: property maintenance lien.
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