Lubbock requires trash carts to be placed at the curb with wheels toward the house and at least 3 feet from obstructions. Carts must be stored out of public view between collections, typically behind a fence or beside the house.
City collection rules require that 95-gallon carts be placed at the curb or alley with the handle toward the residence and the lid opening toward the street, providing at least 3 feet of clearance from mailboxes, parked vehicles, fire hydrants, and other carts so the automated side-loader truck can grip the cart. Carts must be at the curb no earlier than the evening before collection and removed within 24 hours. Between collections, Chapter 18 requires carts to be stored off public view in a screened area such as behind a fence, in the garage, or along the side of the house. Lubbock also uses alley collection in many older neighborhoods.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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