Trash and recycling carts in Redding: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Redding 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	Move cans back to a proper storage location within 12 hours after collection. § 9.28.200 · code text Cans shall be placed no earlier than twelve hours prior to scheduled pickup time, and shall be moved back to a "proper storage location" not later than twelve hours after collection.
When carts may go to the curb	Put cans out no earlier than 12 hours before the scheduled pickup time. § 9.28.200 · code text Cans shall be placed no earlier than twelve hours prior to scheduled pickup time, and shall be moved back to a "proper storage location" not later than twelve hours after collection.
Where carts are kept	Store beside or behind the house or building, or in an area or enclosure. Applies: The container should not be visible from the public right-of-way to the maximum extent possible. § 9.28.200 · code text "Proper storage location" means beside or behind the house or building, or an area or enclosure, so that to the maximum extent possible the automated-refuse container is not visible from the public right-of-way.

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

Redding's code: Move cans back to a proper storage location within 12 hours after collection. (§ 9.28.200); Put cans out no earlier than 12 hours before the scheduled pickup time. (§ 9.28.200).

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