Trash and recycling carts in Cornelius must be placed at the curb no earlier than 6 PM the day before collection and removed from curbside view by the end of collection day. Carts must be stored behind the front building line between pickups.
Town Code §94 and solid waste service rules require carts to be positioned at the curb with wheels toward the house and at least 3 feet of clearance from mailboxes, parked vehicles, and other carts so the automated collection arm can lift them. Carts may not block sidewalks or roadways. Between collection days, carts must be stored out of public view from the street, typically in a garage, behind a fence, or on the side of the home behind the front building line. Code enforcement issues warnings followed by civil citations for repeat violations. HOAs in Cornelius neighborhoods often enforce stricter storage rules.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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