Salem's Solid Waste Management code (SRC Chapter 47) requires residents to place garbage, recycling, and organics carts at the curb by 6:00 AM on their scheduled collection day. Carts must have lids opening toward the street with 4 feet of clearance between containers.
SRC Chapter 47 governs solid waste collection citywide using franchised haulers. Carts must be placed at the curb no later than 6:00 AM on the scheduled collection day. Containers must be positioned with lids opening toward the street and at least 4 feet of clearance between carts and obstacles (fences, parked cars, utility poles) to allow automated lift arms. Carts must be returned to a non-street location after collection is complete and not left at curbside between collection days. Leaving carts permanently at the curb may constitute a property maintenance violation under SRC Chapter 50. Garbage collection is weekly; recycling is bi-weekly.
Chronic curbside storage of carts violates SRC Ch. 47 and Ch. 50 (Property Maintenance); code enforcement may issue notices of violation and fines. Repeat violations can result in civil penalties.
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