Carts must be at the curb with a minimum three-foot clearance, three feet from vehicles and mailboxes, and stored out of front-yard public view between collections to comply with property maintenance rules.
Universal City requires solid waste and recycling carts to be placed at the curb or edge of the roadway with the opening facing the street and the handle toward the residence. Carts must have at least three feet of clearance on all sides from parked vehicles, mailboxes, fire hydrants, utility poles, and other carts so the automated collection arm has room to grab and tip them. Carts may not be placed in the street in a way that blocks traffic or storm drains. Between collection days, carts must be stored out of public view from the front street, typically behind a fence, in a garage, or along the side of the house. Leaving carts visible at the curb or in the front yard for extended periods may result in a property maintenance violation citation. Multifamily properties using shared dumpsters must keep enclosures closed, gates latched, and area free of overflow spillage. HOA rules may impose stricter screening requirements than city code.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
Universal City, TX
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