Trash and recycling carts in Chico: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Chico 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	Remove recycling receptacles from the front yard or public right-of-way the same day collection is provided. § 8.12.100 · code text and shall be removed from the front yard or adjoining public right-of-way the same day upon which solid waste collection services are provided;
When carts may go to the curb	Receptacles may go out no more than 12 hours before the collection day. § 8.12.100 · code text Such recycling receptacles shall be placed in the front yard or adjoining public right- of-way, not more than 12 hours in advance of the day on which the recyclable collection services are to be provided,
Where carts are kept	Store recycling receptacles to the side or rear of the structure, out of public view. Applies: Except when set out for collection. § 8.12.100 · code text Except when set out for collection, such recycling receptacles are stored and maintained to the side or rear of the structure where the solid waste is generated and out of public view The side-or-rear and out-of-public-view storage rule does not apply. Applies: The Building Official determines it is not feasible. § 8.12.100 · code text unless it is determined by the Building Official that this is not feasible.

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

Chico's code: Remove recycling receptacles from the front yard or public right-of-way the same day collection is provided. (§ 8.12.100); Receptacles may go out no more than 12 hours before the collection day. (§ 8.12.100).

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