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Glenn County, CA Trash & Recycling: Yard Waste Collection (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Storage limit
48 hours in front or side yard
Applies to
Solid waste, green waste, recycling bins
Exception
Hardship waiver from the Director
Exception appeal
Not permitted, per the code
Basis
Glenn County Code § 1.15.022(A)(7)
Penalty accrual cap
90 calendar days

Summary

In unincorporated Glenn County, solid waste, green waste and recycling containers cannot sit in a front or side yard visible from the street for more than 48 hours. Glenn County Code Section 1.15.022(A)(7) makes prolonged container storage a public nuisance unless the planning director grants a hardship exception.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Glenn County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Storage of solid waste, green waste or recyclable containers, receptacles or bins in front or side yards that are visible from the public right-of-way in excess of 48 hours, unless the Director grants an exception because the layout or configuration of the premises would impose a substantial hardship upon the property owner seeking to comply with this section, with such determination not subject to an appeal.

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Full Breakdown

022(A)(7) declares it a public nuisance to store solid waste, green waste or recyclable containers, receptacles or bins in a front or side yard visible from the public right-of-way for more than 48 hours. 15, Public Nuisance Abatement, adopted by Ordinance 1281 in 2019 and enforced countywide in unincorporated Glenn County alongside the county's broader property-maintenance nuisance standards. The code allows one narrow way out: the Director can grant an exception where the layout or configuration of the premises makes it a substantial hardship for the owner to keep containers out of view within 48 hours, and the code specifies that this determination is not subject to appeal. 060.

Violations & Fines

Leaving containers out past 48 hours without a Director-approved hardship exception exposes the owner to an administrative citation whose penalty accrues from the date of the Notice of Violation for up to 90 calendar days under Section 1.15.090, plus recovery of the county's abatement and inspection costs as a lien or tax assessment under Section 1.15.060.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long can trash cans sit at the curb in Glenn County?
No more than 48 hours if they are visible from the public right-of-way in a front or side yard. Section 1.15.022(A)(7) treats longer storage of solid waste, green waste, or recycling containers as a public nuisance subject to citation.
Can I get an exception if my property layout makes 48 hours unrealistic?
Yes. The Director can waive the 48-hour limit if the layout or configuration of your property would impose a substantial hardship on compliance with Section 1.15.022(A)(7), but the code specifies that determination is final and cannot be appealed by the property owner.
What happens if I ignore a container-storage citation?
The county can pursue abatement and recover its costs, including inspection fees, as a lien on your property, a special assessment on your tax roll, or a civil judgment, while the administrative penalty keeps accruing under Section 1.15.090 until you correct the violation or 90 days pass.

Sources & Official References

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