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Trash and recycling carts in Pismo Beach
Pismo Beach's own rules on trash and recycling carts, with the code text for every value.
Each rule below links to the section of the Pismo Beach Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.
What Pismo Beach's code says
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Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
When can trash carts go out to the curb in Pismo Beach?
Pismo Beach's code: All premises where garbage or solid waste is produced must use the city's collection service. (§ 8.12.100); At collection time, place containers on the premises within 5 feet of the rear property line. (Where there is an alley (other than a blind alley) at the rear; dwellings and other premises.) (§ 8.12.050).
General information, not legal advice.
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