When can trash carts go out to the curb in Elk Grove?

Elk Grove's code: Use the franchised residential hauler and subscribe to all mandatory services: garbage, nonorganic waste recycling and organic waste recycling. (§ 30.20.010); Not required to subscribe to all mandatory service types. (Applies to residential generators that have applied for and received an exemption from mandatory service.) (§ 30.20.010).

Trash and recycling carts in Elk Grove: the local rules

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Required collection service	Use the franchised residential hauler and subscribe to all mandatory services: garbage, nonorganic waste recycling and organic waste recycling. § 30.20.010 · code text every generator owning or occupying residential property within the City limits shall utilize the solid waste collection and transportation services of the franchised residential hauler authorized by the City and shall pay the fees for those services as set by resolution of the City Council. Not required to subscribe to all mandatory service types. Applies: Applies to residential generators that have applied for and received an exemption from mandatory service. § 30.20.010 · code text Except for residential generators that have applied for and received an exemption from mandatory service pursuant to EGMC Section 30.20.020, all residential generators shall subscribe to all mandatory service types offered by the residential hauler including garbage, nonorganic waste recycling, and organic waste recycling.
Sorting organics and green waste	Separate all organic waste from other solid waste and put it in the organic waste (green) container. § 30.20.010 · code text Separate all organic waste from other solid waste and place this material, including food waste, in the organic waste collection container (the “green container”); Organic waste may be prevented or reduced, managed on site, or taken to a community composting site. Applies: These are the permitted alternative management methods. § 30.20.010 · code text Residential generators may manage their organic waste by preventing or reducing their organic waste, managing organic waste on site, and/or using a community composting site pursuant to 14 CCR 18984.9(c).
When carts must come back	Return containers to storage no later than 6:00 a.m. on the morning following collection § 30.20.030 · code text All residential generators shall return containers to the container storage area no later than 6:00 a.m. on the morning following collection.
When carts may go to the curb	Set out containers no more than 24 hours before scheduled collection. § 30.20.030 · code text Residential generators shall not set out containers more than twenty-four (24) hours prior to scheduled collection.
Where carts are kept	Keep containers out of view from streets, sidewalks and public right-of-way, using a fence, landscaping, building or other effective screening. § 30.20.030 · code text Residential generators shall store carts or other solid waste storage containers out of view from any street, sidewalk or other public right-of-way by fence, landscaping, building, or other efficacious screening as determined by the City Containers may be kept on the side of the residence immediately next to the backyard fence. Applies: This is an exception to the general storage requirement. § 30.20.030 · code text except that storage of containers on the side of the residence immediately adjacent to the backyard fence shall satisfy the requirements of this section.

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