Apopka carts must be placed at curb within 5 feet of the street, with 3 feet of clearance from vehicles, mailboxes, and utility poles. Carts must not block sidewalks or driveways. Setout no earlier than 6 PM the night before.
Apopka Code Chapter 62 requires residents to place carts at the curbline with lids facing the street. Minimum 3 feet of clearance on all sides is required for the automated collection arm to grip the cart. Carts may not be placed in the street, on sidewalks, blocking crosswalks, or in bicycle lanes. Setout is permitted no earlier than 6 PM the night before collection. Between collection days, carts must be stored in a side yard, rear yard, garage, or behind a screen such that they are not visible from the street. Corner lots place carts on the primary street address side unless otherwise directed.
Improperly placed cart: warning and may be skipped. Cart left at curb between collections: citation under Chapter 18 property maintenance with fines starting at 50 dollars.
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