Trash & Recycling
Permits and placement rules for residential or construction dumpsters, including how long they can stay and ROW obstruction limits.
Trash and recycling collection days, what time to put bins out, and rules about sorting materials for curbside pickup.
Where to position your trash and recycling bins on collection day, including distance from the curb, spacing between bins, and clearance rules.
How to dispose of large items like furniture, appliances, and mattresses, including scheduled pickups and drop-off locations.
Mandatory recycling rules including which materials must be separated, contamination penalties, and composting requirements.
Curbside organics collection mandated by California SB-1383 (and equivalent state laws), residential opt-out rules, and edible-food-recovery requirements.
Multi-family building rules around door-to-door (valet) trash and recycling service, including container standards, hallway-storage prohibitions, and fees.
How collection days shift around major holidays, where to verify the current schedule, and rules for putting bins out around shifted pickup dates.