Trash and recycling carts in Menifee: the local rules

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

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When carts must come back	Within 12 hours after collection. § 6.30.040 · code text No bin, cart, rolloff box or other container shall be placed adjacent to or in a street or public right-of-way for collection service more than 24 hours prior to the normal collection time, and all containers so placed shall be removed from the street or right-of-way within 12 hours after collection.
When carts may go to the curb	Not more than 24 hours before the normal collection time. § 6.30.040 · code text No bin, cart, rolloff box or other container shall be placed adjacent to or in a street or public right-of-way for collection service more than 24 hours prior to the normal collection time, and all containers so placed shall be removed from the street or right-of-way within 12 hours after collection.
Where carts are kept	Keep containers out of public view in a side or rear yard or an enclosed garage. Applies: Except on collection day. § 6.30.040 · code text All containers used for the collection of solid waste at single-family dwellings shall be stored out of public view in a side or rear yard or an enclosed garage except on collection day. Store containers next to the dwelling, furthest from the closest street, or in an enclosure matching its exterior. Applies: When fencing or no enclosed area prevents hiding containers from public view. § 6.30.040 · code text If the physical design of the dwelling does not allow for obscuring containers from public view because of the type of fencing or lack thereof, or lack of an appropriate enclosed area, containers shall be stored in an area adjacent to the dwelling at the point furthest from the closest street or roadway or in an enclosure adjacent to the dwelling designed to conform with the exterior design of the dwelling.

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

Menifee's code: Within 12 hours after collection. (§ 6.30.040); Not more than 24 hours before the normal collection time. (§ 6.30.040).

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