Sacramento requires trash, recycling, and organics carts to be placed at the curb with specific spacing and positioning rules. Carts must be at the curb by 6:00 AM on collection day and retrieved by midnight. Each cart must be at least 3 feet from other carts, vehicles, mailboxes, and obstacles. Lids must be closed with handles facing the house.
Carts should be placed on the curb or edge of the street, not in the street or blocking the sidewalk. Wheels should face the house with the lid opening facing the street for automated collection arms. Overfilled carts with lids that cannot close will not be collected. Carts must not block driveways, fire hydrants, or accessible ramps. In areas without curbs, carts should be placed at the edge of the roadway. During windy conditions, consider placing carts in a sheltered location to prevent them from blowing over.
Improperly placed carts may not be collected. Leaving carts at the curb beyond the allowed period or placing them in a way that obstructs sidewalks or streets may result in code compliance notices and administrative citations.
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