South Bend requires city-issued toters out by 6 a.m. on collection day, within two feet of the curb, lid closed and opening facing the street. Bins must sit at least three feet from other bins and objects, and cannot be blocked by a vehicle.
The Division of Solid Waste issues residents a 48- or 96-gallon toter, and set-out rules are specific. Bins must reach the curb by 6 a.m. on your pickup day, placed within two feet of the curb with the lid closed and the opening facing the street. Keep each bin at least three feet clear of other bins, mailboxes, and parked cars so the automated truck arm can reach it. All trash must be bagged inside the city bin; bags left on top of the toter, on the ground, or in personal containers are not collected. E-waste, yard waste, loose debris, paint, chemicals, and hazardous materials are prohibited from the trash toter.
Improperly set-out or overfilled bins are simply left unemptied, and a return-trip fee of $10 applies for a second pass. Damaged or lost toters carry a $50 replacement fee under the Sec. 16-6 rate schedule.
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