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Trash and recycling carts in Morgan Hill

Morgan Hill'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 Morgan Hill Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Morgan Hill's code says

Morgan Hill code What Morgan Hill's code adds
Required collection service
  • Garbage service is mandatory; the city manager may grant an exception on written application
    § 13.28.090 · code text
    may grant an exception to the mandatory garbage service
  • The city manager may grant a complete exemption, or let two premises share the same containers
    Applies: Written application showing unusual or extraordinary circumstances where hardship would result or regular service is impractical
    § 13.28.090 · code text
    The exception granted may enable two premises to use the same containers or it may grant a complete exemption.
When carts must come back
  • Store containers no later than 6 a.m. on the day immediately following the day after collection
    § 13.28.060 · code text
    shall be properly stored as specified in Section 13.28.050 no later than six a.m. the day immediately following the day after collection.
When carts may go to the curb
  • Not before six a.m. on the day preceding collection
    § 13.28.060 · code text
    Containers shall not be placed at the curbside for collection before six a.m. on the day preceding collection

Who this affects

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Frequently asked questions

When can trash carts go out to the curb in Morgan Hill?

Morgan Hill's code: Garbage service is mandatory; the city manager may grant an exception on written application (§ 13.28.090); The city manager may grant a complete exemption, or let two premises share the same containers (Written application showing unusual or extraordinary circumstances where hardship would result or regular service is impractical) (§ 13.28.090).

General information, not legal advice.

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