Trash and recycling carts in San Luis Obispo County

It shall be mandatory, for all places and premises in or on which garbage or other solid waste is created, accumulated or produced, to use the authorized collection service;

Each solid waste container provided by the owner, manager or person in possession, charge or control of any residential, commercial or industrial buildings, complexes, developments and projects and every person occupying a dwelling within the unincorporated area of the county shall be kept or placed entirely above ground level at a location which is convenient for access by collection personnel during the time for collection, as set forth in this section.

Where collection occurs at an alley, waste containers shall be placed along side and within ten feet of the alley.

Where collection occurs at the street, waste shall be placed along side and within ten feet of the street.

No can or bin shall be permanently located in any front setback area or on public property.