Weston, FL Trash & Recycling: Bin Placement Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- City Code § 110.02(A)(2)
- Curb clearance
- Within 2 feet of curb
- Object clearance
- At least 3 feet away
- Earliest set-out
- 6:00 p.m. day before pickup
- Must be stored by
- 9:00 p.m. on collection day
Summary
In the City of Weston, Florida, Solid Waste Carts must sit within two feet of the curb, handle facing the curb, and at least three feet from trees, mailboxes, cars or utility lines. Carts must be hidden from street view between pickups and can only go out from 6 p.m. the night before collection.
110.02(A)(2) Solid Waste Carts shall be placed curbside for collection and shall be placed within two feet of the curb with the handle facing the curb. Solid Waste Carts shall be placed at least three feet away from any other object, including but not limited to Trees, mailboxes, parked cars or Utility lines. When not set out for collection pursuant to this Section, all Solid Waste Carts shall be shielded from visibility from any adjacent Street and from the view of any abutting residence by Landscaping, screening or placement within an enclosed garage or Structure. Solid Waste Carts shall not be put out prior to 6:00 p.m. on the day before collection and shall be stored by 9:00 p.m. on the day of collection.
Full Breakdown
Weston Code of Ordinances § 110.02(A)(2) sets the mechanics for curbside garbage carts. Carts must be placed within two feet of the curb with the handle facing the curb, and kept at least three feet away from any other object, including trees, mailboxes, parked cars or utility lines. When a cart is not set out for collection, it must be shielded from visibility from any adjacent street and from any abutting residence's view, whether by landscaping, screening, or storage inside an enclosed garage or structure.
Timing is fixed: carts cannot go out before 6:00 p.m. on the day before collection and must be stored again by 9:00 p.m. on the day of collection itself. Garbage is picked up a minimum of twice per week under § 110.02(A)(3). Multi-family and commercial roll-off containers and dumpsters are held to a parallel screening and maintenance standard under § 110.02(B), including staying clean and rust-free, not blocking ingress, egress, sidewalks or the right-of-way, and being restored to grass or landscaping if placed on top of it.
Violations & Fines
A cart left visible from the street outside the permitted window, set out too early, or placed too close to a mailbox or utility line is a Code Compliance violation. Because Chapter 110 does not set its own fine, the § 2.99 general penalty applies: up to $1,000 per day for a first offense and up to $5,000 per day for a repeat violation, with each day a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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