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Title 8 — HEALTH AND SAFETY

Chapter 8.04 — SOLID WASTE, RECYCLING, AND ORGANIC WASTE

San Luis Obispo Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · San Luis Obispo

8.04.010 Definitions.

8.04.020 Accumulation—Type and placement of containers.

8.04.030 Transportation.

8.04.040 Collection required at least once a week.

8.04.050 Health officer and city engineer to direct removal.

8.04.060 Disposal site.

8.04.070 Use of disposal service mandatory—Collection of charges.

8.04.080 Collection rates.

8.04.090 Condition of collection trucks.

8.04.100 Waste—Burning or burying.

8.04.110 Emergency removal.

8.04.120 Disposal by producer.

8.04.130 Certain hauling prohibited.

8.04.140 Health regulations—Establishment.

8.04.150 Franchise for collection—Authorization.

8.04.160 Placement of receptacles for pickup—Disputes settlement.

8.04.170 Dumping on private or public premises prohibited.

8.04.180 Owner’s responsibility to maintain premises free of debris and

8.04.190 Placing of handbills or advertising matter in or upon vehicles.

8.04.200 Storage of certain vehicles prohibited.

8.04.210 Clearing of waste matter, debris and vehicles from private

8.04.211 Mandatory organic waste disposal reduction requirements for

8.04.212 Requirements for multifamily residential dwelling.

8.04.213 Requirements for commercial businesses.

Section 8.04.218.

8.04.214 Waivers for multifamily premises and commercial premises.

8.04.215 Requirements for commercial edible food generators.

8.04.216 Requirements for food recovery organizations and services.

8.04.217 Requirements for haulers and facility operators.

8.04.218 Recyclable and organic materials self-hauling requirements.

8.04.219 Inspections and investigations.

8.04.220 Enforcement.

8.04.230 Violation—Penalty.

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