Because collection is by private hauler, bin and cart placement rules in Chesterfield follow your hauler's requirements, not a county set-out ordinance. The county's concern is that containers and debris not accumulate visibly on the property.
Chesterfield has no county curbside program, so there is no countywide ordinance dictating what time carts go out, how far from the curb, or when they must be brought back in; those terms come from your private hauler's service rules. The county does enforce general property maintenance: overflowing containers, scattered refuse, or debris left in yards can be cited by Community Enhancement as trash and discarded materials. If you self-haul instead, materials are brought directly to a convenience center rather than set at the curb. Confirm curb placement expectations with your hauler and any HOA covenants that may add stricter rules.
No county set-out fine exists, but containers or debris left to accumulate on the property are a Community Enhancement violation, abated at the owner's cost with a possible lien.
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