Amador County, CA Trash & Recycling: Bin Placement Rules (2026)

Curbside setout in unincorporated Amador County is governed by the franchised hauler's service rules rather than a detailed County code section. Per ACES Waste, carts must be placed at the curb — or at the edge of the street for areas that have no curbs — facing the street, on as level a place as possible, and set out prior to 6:00 a.m. on the scheduled collection day. This applies on collection days including holidays, except Christmas Day and New Year's Day. ACES's published guidance emphasizes the cart facing the street and being out by 6:00 a.m.; it does not state a specific numeric spacing (such as a set number of feet between carts or from mailboxes and vehicles) in the County's published materials, so residents should follow the hauler's tips and keep carts clear of obstructions so the automated truck can service them. Underlying all of this, the Title 7.24 Solid Waste Ordinance and Environmental Health require that solid waste be stored in water-tight, rodent-proof containers with tight-fitting lids and removed every 7 days, so containers and refuse must not be stored in a way that creates odors, attracts vectors, or becomes a nuisance between collections. Residents with questions about cart placement, missed pickups, or extra carts should contact ACES Waste directly (209-274-2237 or toll-free 866-488-2237).