Carts must be placed at the curb with wheels facing the house and at least 3 feet of clearance from mailboxes, vehicles, and other carts. Charlotte requires carts stored out of street view between collections per Code Chapter 10.
Charlotte Solid Waste Services rules require 96-gallon rollout carts placed at the curb by 6:00 AM with handles toward the home and the lid opening toward the street. Carts must be at least 3 feet apart and 3 feet from obstructions to allow automated collection arms to operate. Between collection days, carts must be stored behind the front building line of the home, not visible from the primary street. Town ordinances in Huntersville, Cornelius, and Davidson have similar storage rules. Unincorporated area residents using private haulers must follow the hauler rules but still comply with Mecklenburg County property maintenance standards.
Charlotte: first warning, then $50 civil penalty for improper cart placement or storage. Repeat violations escalate to $100 and potential service suspension.
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