Ordinance Rules

Under Chapter 32-2 of Municipal Code, garbage and recycling carts can not be stored during the time period between collection days in the following locations:

• Within 15 feet of the public right-of way except during collection periods
• Carts shall not be stored on any side street of a building unless the cart is completely screened from view at the public right-of way
• On, under, or alongside of a front porch, stoop, landing, assessable ramp, or deck fronting that can be viewed at the public right-of-way
• All carts must be stored with lids securely closed

Please note that fees will be invoiced to the property owner if the City moves the trash or recycle cart after a first warning is issued.