Sonora requires trash bins to be stored out of public view except on collection days. Cal-Waste Recovery Systems provides residential waste collection. Bins must be placed at the curb on collection day and returned to screened storage within a specified period after pickup.
Sonora's property maintenance provisions address trash bin storage and placement. Cal-Waste Recovery Systems handles residential waste collection for the city. Bins should be placed at the curb by the designated time on collection day and returned to a screened storage location, such as a side yard or behind fencing, within the same day after pickup. Bins left at the curb beyond the allowed period may trigger code enforcement notices. Bear-resistant containers are recommended given Sonora's wildlife issues. Bins must be kept in good condition and replaced if damaged. Overflowing bins or loose trash around containers constitutes a nuisance violation. Short-term rental operators must ensure proper garbage collection through Cal-Waste as part of their permit conditions.
Bins left at the curb beyond allowed periods may receive code enforcement warnings. Overflowing bins or unsecured trash creating nuisance conditions may result in fines starting at $100.
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