Tucson requires specific bin placement for trash and recycling collection. Containers must be placed within 3 feet of the curb with at least 3 feet of clearance from vehicles, mailboxes, and other objects. Lids must be closed and handles must face the street for automated collection. Bins blocking sidewalks or placed in the street are prohibited.
The city uses automated collection trucks that require bins to be properly positioned. Bins placed too far from the curb, behind parked cars, or under low-hanging branches may be skipped. On collection day, bins should be in front of the property, not in front of a neighbor's property. After collection, bins must be removed from the curb and stored out of public view per the Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance.
Improperly placed bins may be skipped by collection crews. Bins left at the curb beyond collection day or stored in public view can result in code enforcement notices under Chapter 16.
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