Wichita regulates trash bin placement and storage through the nuisance code under Title 8. Residential trash and recycling containers must be stored out of public view when not set out for collection and placed curbside only during designated times.
Trash containers must be placed at the curb no earlier than 5:00 PM the day before scheduled collection and retrieved by midnight on collection day. Containers must be placed within 3 feet of the curb with lids closed. Between collection days, containers should be stored behind the front building line or screened from public view. Overflowing or damaged containers should be reported to the city's solid waste division. The city provides standard 96-gallon carts for residential trash service.
Failure to retrieve containers by the deadline or storing containers in front of the home between collection days may result in a nuisance code violation and fine. Repeated violations can result in escalating penalties.
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