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

Under the Lake County Code solid-waste nuisance article (recodified at LCC 8.10), the Board of Supervisors or its authorized agent may, and on the written complaint of any person shall, investigate whether the storage, collection, maintenance or display of waste or solid wastes violates the code (LCC 8.10.060). If reasonable cause shows a public nuisance exists, written notice is forwarded and a copy delivered to the alleged violator; if the Board finds a nuisance, it declares one by order and may direct a suit in the county's name for abatement (LCC 8.10.070). Where a writ of abatement issues, the county may remove the offending waste from the premises and the costs may be collected from the person served or as a lien against the property. Separately, where curbside service is used, hauler rules require carts to be in good condition and not overloaded — carts must not exceed 75 pounds. Recreation-vehicle parks must store solid waste in individual garbage containers with tight-fitting lids and have it collected at least once every seven days.