Mono County, CA Trash & Recycling: Bin Placement Rules (2026)

In unincorporated Mono County, placement requirements for trash and recycling containers are defined by the private franchise hauler's service rules rather than a uniform county code, because the County does not operate residential collection. For D&S Waste Removal customers, all residential service is curbside, meaning the Waste Wheeler cart, can(s), and any additional cubic yard of bulk waste must be placed at the curb or the side of the alleyway in order to be emptied. Set-out timing is the night before or by 6 a.m. on the scheduled pickup day. D&S offers three container tiers, including a Bear Protected Waste Wheeler bear-resistant cart, reflecting that Mono County is bear country and that secured placement matters for wildlife protection. The reviewed County sources do not publish a countywide ordinance dictating exact curb setback distances, how soon containers must be retrieved after pickup, or screening requirements for unincorporated parcels; those details, where they exist, are set by the hauler contract or by any applicable HOA CC&Rs. Residents who self-haul instead of subscribing do not place curbside containers at all and instead transport waste directly to one of the six County transfer stations. As with all Mono County waste services, winter storms and road conditions can affect collection days, so subscribers should confirm schedules during severe weather.