Laguna Niguel carts must be at the curb by 6:30 a.m. on collection day, placed about one foot apart and at least three feet from any obstruction, with handles and wheels toward the home, then removed within 12 hours.
For CR&R to service Laguna Niguel carts, city guidance directs residents to place carts at the curbside no later than 6:30 a.m. on the collection day. Carts should be positioned with the handles and wheels facing the home, set side-by-side about one foot apart, and at least three feet from any obstruction such as a parked car, mailbox, or utility pole so the automated truck arm can reach each cart. After service, carts must be removed within 12 hours and stored out of public view on non-collection days. Proper spacing and clearance keep automated collection working and prevent missed pickups. Bin storage and set-out timing are enforceable as property-maintenance standards by the Code Compliance Division under the administrative citation process.
Carts placed too close together, blocked by obstructions, or set out late may be skipped by the automated truck. Carts left out beyond the 12-hour window or stored in public view can draw a citation of $100 to $500.
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