Hanford, CA Trash & Recycling: Dumpster Rules (2026)

Bin Service—Commercial. For collection, the area surrounding the bins, the enclosure and the access path to the bins or enclosures must be cleared of obstacles that may block or impair the ability to service the bins. Bins must not be overfull or overweight. In addition, any access gates that would prevent servicing the bin must be opened or codes provided to the city. If locks are used, they shall be supplied by the city, along with one key, at cost. The bin shall be placed such that a minimum of two feet of space is available on all sides.

a. If a bin cannot be collected due to noncompliance with the provisions of this section, it shall be the customer's responsibility to contact the city to reschedule service, if desired. Customer shall pay a reschedule fee, which shall be set by the council.

b. All bins, when not placed out for collection, must be kept on the property in appropriate enclosures meeting design specifications issued by the director, or in locations approved by the director.

i. Existing sites with insufficient enclosure space for multiple waste stream containers shall not be required to construct additional enclosures unless required as a condition of remodeling/expanding of an existing building. Containers not placed in enclosures must be located such that they are screened and not easily visible from the public right-of-way. Any exceptions to the above requirements must be authorized in writing by the public works director or designee