Gardena requires collection carts to be placed at the curb with wheels against the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day, kept at least three feet from cars, mailboxes, and obstacles, and removed the same day. Lids must close tightly so carts are not overfilled.
Per the hauler's residential service guidelines under Gardena's franchise (GMC Chapter 8.20), residents must place the container on the street with wheels against the curb by 7:00 a.m. on collection days and remove it the same day. Carts must be kept at least three (3) feet away from parked cars, mailboxes, and other obstacles so collection crews can service them, and carts must not be overfilled, the lid must close tightly. Leaving carts in public view outside of collection day or letting them overflow can be treated as a public nuisance under GMC Chapter 8.64. Direct placement and access questions to WM at (310) 366-7600.
Carts placed late, too close to obstacles, overfilled, or left out after collection day may be skipped or cited as a nuisance under GMC 8.64.
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