Trash, recycling, and green waste bins in Thousand Oaks must be placed at the curb with lids closed and handles facing the street. Bins should be spaced apart and must be retrieved from the curb by the end of collection day. Bins stored outside of collection day must be kept out of public view.
Thousand Oaks requires bins to be placed at the curb by 6 AM on collection day with lids closed and handles facing the street for automated collection. Bins should be spaced at least 3 feet apart and 3 feet from any obstruction including mailboxes, vehicles, and other bins. Bins must not block sidewalks, driveways, or the roadway. After collection, bins must be retrieved and stored out of public view, typically behind a fence, in a garage, or on the side of the house. TOMC property maintenance standards prohibit bins from being visible from the street except on collection day. HOAs may have more specific bin storage requirements. Overflow trash should be contained in bags next to the bin, and excessive overflow should be addressed through the hauler's extra pickup service.
Bins left at the curb beyond collection day or stored in public view may result in code enforcement warnings. Repeated violations carry fines. HOA violations are handled separately.
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