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

200(C) sets the mechanics of curbside collection: on collection day, automated-refuse containers must be placed no farther than two feet from the curb and clear of anything that could interfere with the sanitation truck's automated arm. Carts cannot go out earlier than twelve hours before the scheduled pickup time, and must be returned to a proper storage location no later than twelve hours after collection. The code defines that storage location as beside or behind the house or building, or in an area or enclosure, so that to the maximum extent possible the container is not visible from the public right-of-way, effectively a container-screening requirement between pickups.

150 backs this up on the front end: every owner or occupant of a residential dwelling, and every owner, proprietor, or manager of a multifamily, commercial, or industrial property, must provide and keep suitable and sufficient containers approved by the city for solid waste, recycling, and green waste, kept clean and sanitary as the resident's or business's sole responsibility once delivered. 190 separately requires containers be kept clean and sanitary at all times. 160 lets an enforcement officer condemn it, serve notice giving five days to replace it, and, if not replaced, remove and eventually destroy the can after a 30-day hold. These placement, screening, and condemnation rules were adopted together under Ordinance No. 2648 on June 7, 2022.