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Trash and recycling carts in Hughson

Hughson's own rules on trash and recycling carts, with the code text for every value.

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Each rule below links to the section of the Hughson Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Hughson's code says

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When carts must come back
  • Remove containers from the collection point no later than noon on the day after the scheduled collection day.
    § 8.12.110 · code text
    Containers may be placed for collection of their contents no earlier than noon on the day before the scheduled collection day, and must be removed from the collection point and placed in accordance with subsection (A)(2) of this section no later than noon on the day following the scheduled collection day.
When carts may go to the curb
  • Put containers out no earlier than noon on the day before the scheduled collection day.
    § 8.12.110 · code text
    Containers may be placed for collection of their contents no earlier than noon on the day before the scheduled collection day, and must be removed from the collection point and placed in accordance with subsection (A)(2) of this section no later than noon on the day following the scheduled collection day.
Where carts are kept
  • Containers not set out for collection must be screened from public view, where possible.
    § 8.12.110 · code text
    All containers not set out for collection must be screened from public view, where possible.
  • Store containers as far from the curb and as out of public view as possible.
    Applies: Conditions at the customer's premises make it impossible to screen containers from public view.
    § 8.12.110 · code text
    If conditions of the customer's premises make it impossible to screen containers from public view, containers shall be stored as far from the curb and as out of the public view as possible under the circumstances.

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Frequently asked questions

When can trash carts go out to the curb in Hughson?

Hughson's code: Remove containers from the collection point no later than noon on the day after the scheduled collection day. (§ 8.12.110); Put containers out no earlier than noon on the day before the scheduled collection day. (§ 8.12.110).

General information, not legal advice.

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