Garbage and recycling totes must be stored in the garage, side yard, or back yard between collection days - never in the front yard. Place at the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day with arrows pointing toward the street and 5 ft of clearance around the tote.
The 5-ft clearance accommodates the automated collection truck's robotic arm. Tote storage in the front yard, on a side easement visible from the right-of-way, or chronically left at the curb beyond collection day are common Code Enforcement complaints. The Sarasota County Code Enforcement guide for Sarasota County (which serves as a reference for area expectations) likewise highlights tote storage rules.
Code Enforcement citations begin with a written warning then escalate to fines up to $250-$500 for repeat offenses.
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