Weber County, UT Trash & Recycling: Bin Placement Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Placement rule
- Behind front setback line, next to house
- Exception
- Assigned trash pick-up day only
- Governing section
- Weber County Land Use Code § 108-11-8
- Plan required
- Trash plan submitted with STR license application
- Applies to
- Licensed short-term rentals, unincorporated county
Summary
Weber County requires every licensed short-term rental to keep trash containers stored behind the property's front setback line and next to the house, except on the assigned pick-up day, under Land Use Code Section 108-11-8. The rule exists to keep bins out of view and away from wildlife and snow removal crews.
Trash disposal and collection. All short-term rental properties shall provide a trash disposal and collection plan at the time of license application to ensure that trash containers are not left outdoors where they can cause issues for wildlife, snow removal operations, or cause unsightliness. With exception to the property's assigned trash pick-up day, trash containers must be stored behind the property's front setback line and positioned next to the house. All trash shall be placed within appropriate receptacles. The designated responsible agent shall ensure that any trash generated that exceeds the typical pick-up schedule is collected and removed from the property as needed. Properties with larger maximum permitted occupancies may require the procurement of additional trash cans to accommodate the volume of anticipated trash being generated.
Full Breakdown
Section 108-11-8's trash standard is written specifically for licensed short-term rentals, not general residential trash service in unincorporated Weber County. ' On non-pick-up days, that means the cans have to be pulled back from the street-facing yard and kept beside the residence rather than left visible from the road. ' The trash plan is reviewed by Planning Division staff during licensing under Section 108-11-4 alongside the site plan, parking plan, and outdoor lighting plan. Adopted by Ordinance 2023-01 on January 10, 2023, and amended by Ordinance 2026-09 on May 26, 2026.
Violations & Fines
Leaving trash containers out past the front setback line on a non-pick-up day, or letting trash accumulate beyond container capacity, is a violation of the operating standards under Section 108-11-8. It is classified as a Minor Violation under Section 108-11-9, drawing a warning on the first occurrence within twelve months and an administrative fine under Section 108-11-10 of 50 percent of the advertised nightly rate per day if it recurs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I have to keep my Weber County short-term rental's trash cans?
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Does this trash placement rule apply to all Weber County homes?
Sources & Official References
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