Trash and recycling carts in Oak Lawn must be placed at the curb by the morning of collection with handles facing the house and lids closed. Carts should be 3 feet from obstacles (cars, mailboxes, other carts) and removed by the end of collection day.
Oak Lawn's bin placement rules ensure efficient collection by automated trucks. Carts should be placed at the curb edge or parkway (not in the street) by the morning of collection, typically 7 AM. Place carts with wheels and handles facing the house (bin opening toward the street) so automated collection arms can grip properly. Lids must be fully closed. Maintain approximately 3 feet of clearance on each side of each cart (no parked cars, mailboxes, other carts, or obstructions) to allow the collection arm to maneuver. Overfilled carts with lids propped open may cause spillage and may not be collected. Multiple carts for the same service (e.g., two trash carts at one address) typically require payment for the second cart. Carts must be stored out of front-yard view when not set out. On collection day, return carts to storage by the end of the day or the following morning at latest.
Improperly placed carts may not be collected, resulting in missed pickup and overflow until the next week. Carts left out beyond collection day may result in property maintenance violations with fines $50-75 typical after notice.
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