Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 5 — BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES AND REGULATIONS›Chapter 5.42 — INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT
Grand Terrace Municipal Code Art. V Collection
Grand Terrace Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Grand Terrace
Cite as: Grand Terrace Municipal Code Article V · Text as of 2026-10-04
5.42.160 - Frequency of removal.¶
A. Persons in charge of the day-to-day operation of properties other than commercial food preparation establishments, shall make arrangements to have removed, not less frequently than once a week, from the property upon which the residence or residences are located, all refuse on the premises.
B. Every person in charge of commercial food preparation establishments shall cause all refuse to be removed from the property not less frequently than twice a week.
C. The City Manager or their designee may specify the frequency of collection of refuse created, produced or brought upon the premises of commercial or multifamily residential premises, and the size and number of bins required.
D. Collection shall be made only between the following hours:
For multiple family residential and commercial properties between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
For single family residential properties between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Alternative pickup hours may be authorized only upon prior written approval of the City Manager or their designee, which shall include requirements for the contractor to notify the affected customers prior to implementing the change.
E. In order to prevent problems of traffic, noise, wear and tear on the highway, or other problems having the potential to adversely affect health, safety or the environment, which may develop in any specific area as a result of solid waste collection, the City Manager or their designee may regulate the routes, intervals, delivery points, and times for collection by all contractors operating within the City.
(Ord. No. 366, § 6, 5-13-2025; Ord. 162 § 2(part), 1996)
5.42.170 - Containers—Located for collection.¶
During the hours for collection, residential containers shall be placed for collection at the curb or right of way adjacent to the drive way side of the residence or in the alley directly behind the residence, and shall be accessible for mechanized pick-up. Commercial bins shall be accessible to the collector.
(Ord. No. 341, § 2, 8-23-2022; Ord. 162 § 2(part), 1996)
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