Carts in unincorporated Riverside County must be placed at the curb with wheels against the curb, lids opening toward the street, with at least three feet of clear space between carts and from obstructions such as vehicles, mailboxes, fire hydrants, and low-hanging tree branches. Improperly placed carts may be skipped without refund.
Franchised haulers in Riverside County use automated side-loader trucks that require consistent cart placement to operate. The standard specifications require carts positioned within 18 inches of the curb face, lids opening toward the roadway, and spaced at least three feet apart. Carts must be kept clear of parked vehicles, trailers, low-hanging branches, basketball hoops, and overhead wires. Lids must fully close; overfilled or overweight carts (generally above 200 pounds for a 96-gallon cart) will be refused. Rural parcels without curbs typically place carts at the edge of the road shoulder in the same pattern. Carts must be out by 6 a.m. or the previous evening after 5 p.m., and brought back within 12 hours of service. Missed pickups should be reported to the hauler within 24 hours for a return run. Homeowners associations may impose stricter timing or screening rules that govern their members separately.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Riverside County code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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