Trash, recycling, and organics carts must be placed at the curb with handles toward the house and three feet of clearance on all sides to allow automated side-loader trucks to collect cleanly.
Correct cart placement is essential for Waste Management's automated side-loader trucks in Murrieta. Carts should be placed on the curb or the edge of the paved area, not in the street, with handles facing toward the residence so the truck's arm can grab the front. Carts need at least three feet of horizontal clearance on all sides, which means keeping them away from parked cars, mailboxes, utility pedestals, street trees, and each other. Low-hanging tree branches and overhead wires can also block the truck's arm, so carts should be placed clear of overhead obstructions. In cul-de-sacs, carts should line up along the curb rather than clustering at the bulb. Between collection days, carts must be stored out of public view (usually in the side yard or garage), per property-maintenance rules. HOA CC&Rs frequently restrict cart visibility further. Repeated complaints of improperly stored carts can lead to administrative citations, and carts left in the street can trigger parking enforcement.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Murrieta code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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