Trash and recycling carts in El Segundo: the local rules

What El Segundo's code says

El Segundo code What El Segundo's code adds
Required collection service	Contract with the city's franchisee for regular removal of all solid waste, organics and recyclables Applies: one- and two-family dwelling units § 5-2-3 · code text The owner or occupant of each residential premises is required to contract with the City's franchisee for the regular removal of all solid waste, organics, and recyclables accumulated on such premises and must pay for such removal at the rates established by the City Council. Collection service is not required. Applies: Applies if the owner or occupant has a self-haul permit and continually follows its terms and conditions. § 5-2-3 · code text The owner or occupant of the residential premises obtains a self-haul permit in accordance with this chapter and continually remains in compliance with its terms and conditions. Collection service is not required. Applies: Applies if no solid waste of any kind is generated, as shown to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director or designee. § 5-2-3 · code text The owner or occupant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director or his/her designee that no solid waste of any kind is being generated on the premises.
Sorting organics and green waste	Separate organics from solid waste and recyclables. Put organics in the organics carts provided by the franchisee. § 5-2-4 · code text Occupants of residential premises shall separate organics from solid waste and recyclables and place organics in the organics carts provided by the franchisee.
When carts must come back	Before 10:00 P.M. on the day the carts have been emptied Applies: day the carts have been emptied § 5-2-4 · code text All carts shall be removed from the place of collection prior to ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. of the day the carts have been emptied
When carts may go to the curb	Not earlier than 5:00 p.m. on the day before the collection day. § 5-2-4 · code text Occupants shall not place carts at the curb for collection by franchisee at any time other than the days established by the franchisee for the collection of such solid waste, organics or recyclables, or earlier than five o'clock (5:00) P.M. on the day preceding the day designated by the franchisee for collection.
Where carts are kept	In a location screened from public view. Applies: Whenever possible. § 5-2-4 · code text whenever possible, stored in a location screened from public view.

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El Segundo's code: Contract with the city's franchisee for regular removal of all solid waste, organics and recyclables (one- and two-family dwelling units) (§ 5-2-3); Collection service is not required. (Applies if the owner or occupant has a self-haul permit and continually follows its terms and conditions.) (§ 5-2-3).

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