Oakland requires specific bin placement for automated collection. Bins must be at the curb with handles facing the house and clearance from obstacles. Store bins out of view between collections.
Place bins at the curb by 6 AM with handles facing the house. Keep 3 feet between bins and from obstacles. Do not block sidewalks, driveways, or hydrants. Retrieve bins by 8 PM on collection day. Store behind front building line between collections. Enforcement in Oakland is handled by Oakland 311 (call 311 from an Oakland phone or (510) 615-5566 from outside). Penalties and cite-and-release schedules are published in the Oakland Municipal Code; repeat violations escalate. Contact the relevant department via oaklandca.gov for the most current rules and to file complaints online via SeeClickFix.
Improperly placed bins may be skipped. Bins left out may result in code enforcement notices.
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