Carts must be placed within 3 feet of the street curb with at least 3 feet of clearance from obstacles, and lids fully closed to prevent litter.
Aurora requires trash and recycling carts to be placed at the curb on collection day with the wheels facing the house and the lid opening toward the street for automated arm pickup. Carts should be within 3 feet of the curb edge and have 3 feet of clearance on all sides (no parked cars, mailboxes, or trees blocking the arm). Lids must fully close; overflowing or propped-open lids are a violation. Do not place carts in bike lanes or roadway. Return carts to storage behind the front building line by end of collection day. Alleyway service is available in some neighborhoods.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Aurora code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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