Lakewood requires trash and recycling carts to be stored out of view from the street between collections. Carts placed at curb may not block sidewalks, driveways, or fire hydrants.
Lakewood Codified Ordinance 551 and the Property Maintenance Code require that refuse containers be stored behind the front building line or otherwise screened from public street view when not set out for collection. At collection time, carts must be placed at the curb or tree lawn with handles facing the house and at least 3 feet of clearance on all sides for automated collection arms. Carts cannot obstruct pedestrian sidewalks or fire hydrants.
Improperly stored or placed carts: 50 to 100 dollars fine after warning. Repeat violations treated as property maintenance offenses under Chapter 1351.
Lakewood, OH
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