City Code Section 5-23 requires garbage cans to be stored out of public view except on pickup day. Bins at the curb outside the allowed window are a violation.
Section 5-23 controls bin placement: cans and refuse containers must be out of public view (behind a screen, in a garage, or behind the dwelling) except on pickup day. The typical allowable curbside window is the evening before pickup until the evening of pickup day. Bins on the curb for multiple days, weeks, or weekends without service are a public nuisance. Containers must have lids to prevent attraction of pests and wildlife. Commercial dumpsters in commercial zones have separate screening requirements under Chapter 10 zoning.
Bins left out of compliance are a misdemeanor with fines up to $1,000. Initial enforcement typically begins with a warning, escalating to citation for repeat offenders.
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