Sacramento requires proper storage and placement of trash, recycling, and organics bins under City Code Chapter 8.104. Bins must be placed at the curb no earlier than 5:00 PM the day before collection and retrieved by midnight on collection day. Bins must be stored out of public view when not set out for collection, typically behind the front building line or in a side yard.
The City provides three-cart service: green for organics/yard waste, blue for recycling, and black for garbage. Carts must be placed at the curb with lids closed and handles facing the house, at least 3 feet from other carts, vehicles, and obstacles. Overflowing bins may not be collected. Bins stored in front yards or visible from the street outside of collection periods may result in code compliance action. The Department of Utilities manages collection schedules and cart maintenance.
Failure to retrieve bins after collection or storing bins in public view may result in code compliance warnings and administrative citations. Repeat violations can lead to fines starting at $50 for the first offense and escalating for subsequent violations.
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