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

" Section 3-6-250(b) requires subscribers to use the containers designated by the franchisee, to locate them "where the franchisee can easily access them," and not to overload them; single-family and multi-family residential customers receive these carts free of charge, while commercial customers use containers agreeable to the franchisee, and either group may add a debris box. Placing a container, or allowing one to remain, in any public place outside the authorized collection system is separately barred by § 3-6-230(a)(1), and § 3-6-230(a)(5) prohibits hindering franchisee employee access to a container.

Unauthorized containers placed by anyone other than the franchisee or a lawful self-hauler are addressed under § 3-6-340: the City must post written notice on the container requiring its "prompt and permanent removal," giving at least 24 hours after posting (or six business hours after phone notice) before the City may impound it, and the violator remains liable for all fines and charges tied to the container's collection, transportation, storage, and handling.