Trash and recycling carts in Pacifica: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Pacifica 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 following the date and time for scheduled collection Applies: residential units participating in the Pacifica Recycling Program § 6-5.207 · code text nor left remaining at curbside longer than twelve (12) hours following the date and time for scheduled collection
When carts may go to the curb	Put receptacles out no earlier than 12 hours before the scheduled collection date and time. Applies: Applies to residential units in the Pacifica Recycling Program. § 6-5.207 · code text said receptacles shall not be placed at curbside earlier than twelve (12) hours prior to the date and time for scheduled collection
Where carts are kept	Keep garbage receptacles within a protected area on the premises. § 6-5.106 · code text All garbage receptacles shall be contained within a protected area on the premises, except for a period of twelve (12) hours prior to and twelve (12) hours after the collection day by scavengers.

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

Pacifica's code: Within 12 hours following the date and time for scheduled collection (residential units participating in the Pacifica Recycling Program) (§ 6-5.207); Put receptacles out no earlier than 12 hours before the scheduled collection date and time. (Applies to residential units in the Pacifica Recycling Program.) (§ 6-5.207).

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Trash and recycling carts in Pacifica

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