Trash and recycling carts in Turlock: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Turlock 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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Sorting organics and green waste	Put source separated organic waste in the appropriate container. § 6-3-107 · code text Such person shall deposit in the appropriate container the garbage, source separated recyclable materials, and source separated organic waste accumulated upon the premises.
When carts must come back	Not more than twenty-four (24) consecutive hours Applies: street or place open to public view, except an alley § 6-3-115 · code text It shall be unlawful to allow to stand or remain in any street or any place open to the public view, except an alley, any type of container for garbage, recyclable materials, or organic waste or industrial refuse for a period exceeding twenty-four (24) consecutive hours.
Where carts are kept	At the rear of the single-family premises. § 6-3-107 · code text Garbage containers, compost containers, and recycling containers shall be kept and maintained in an accessible place at the rear of single-family premises

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Turlock's code: Put source separated organic waste in the appropriate container. (§ 6-3-107); Not more than twenty-four (24) consecutive hours (street or place open to public view, except an alley) (§ 6-3-115).

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