Container placement for collection in Pico Rivera is governed by PRMC 8.12.310. Only NASA-issued green, blue, and black carts may be set out. Roll-off bins need a permit: an $80 city permit for private property, or a free (residents) curbside encroachment permit for the street.
Placement of solid-waste containers for collection in Pico Rivera is governed by PRMC Section 8.12.310 ('Containers—Placement for collection'), and only containers issued by the collector (NASA Services) may be used—green (organics), blue (recycling), and black (garbage). For dumpsters, NASA requires a permit before issuing a roll-off bin. A bin on PRIVATE PROPERTY requires a Planning Division permit with an $80 fee ((562) 801-4476). A bin placed CURBSIDE on the street requires a Public Works encroachment permit—free for residents, $125 for contractors and businesses. After the permit issues, the applicant gives NASA the permit number and NASA delivers the bin. PRMC Chapter 8.16 requires refuse kept out of public view, so carts should not stay at the curb between pickups.
Setting out non-issued containers; placing a roll-off bin without the required permit; leaving carts or bins at the curb or in public view between collections can be cited under PRMC 8.12/8.16.
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