In Billings, garbage must be bagged, tied, and placed at the public right-of-way — crews cannot enter private property. Set garbage out by 6 a.m. on collection day; yard-waste carts by 7 a.m. Green bins may not be stored on the street. The unincorporated county sets no placement rule.
Placement standards are set by the City of Billings, not the county. Garbage should be bagged and tied and placed out by 6 a.m. the morning of pickup; yard-waste carts should be out by 7 a.m. on collection day. Collection is only from the public right-of-way — crews cannot come onto private property even with permission. Carts should not be overfilled and the lid must close. Green yard-waste bins are not to be stored on the street but may be set out the night before collection. Elderly and disabled residents can qualify for free assistance moving carts. In the unincorporated county, private haulers set their own placement instructions.
Improperly placed, overfilled, or open-lid carts, or garbage left on private property, may be skipped. Full rules are in Billings Ordinance 23-5849.
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