Aurora requires trash containers to be kept behind the front line of the principal building and within 12 inches of the building when not on collection day. Containers placed at curb for collection must be removed by end of collection day.
Aurora code requires all trash containers to be kept behind the front line of the principal building and within 12 inches of the principal building when not set out for collection. On collection day, bins should be placed at the curb by 6 AM. After collection, containers must be returned to their storage location by the end of the day. Containers visible from the street between collection days may trigger code enforcement action. Dumpsters for multi-family properties must be screened from view.
Containers visible from street: code enforcement warning, then citation. Repeat violations: fine.
Aurora, IL
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