Trash and recycling carts in Dunsmuir: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Dunsmuir 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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Required collection service	subscribe to and receive city refuse service § 8.08.060 · code text It is mandatory for all persons in possession of a residence within the city to subscribe to, pay for, and receive city refuse service for that residence.
When carts must come back	By 10:00 p.m. on the day that the refuse is picked up § 8.08.080 · code text and shall be removed from curb side by 10:00 p.m. on the day that said refuse is picked up.
When carts may go to the curb	Carts must be out at the curb before the normal pickup time § 8.08.080 · code text All receptacles used shall be placed at curb side; or on the property line adjacent to a public street or alley prior to the normal pickup time for refuse,
Where carts are kept	Behind the dwelling if possible, or at least 20 feet back from the curb, gutter or street edge. Applies: Otherwise behind a fence, wall or gate, or in a permanent box at least 5 feet inside the property line, if possible. § 8.08.080 · code text all receptacles used shall be placed behind dwelling if possible

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

Dunsmuir's code: subscribe to and receive city refuse service (§ 8.08.060); By 10:00 p.m. on the day that the refuse is picked up (§ 8.08.080).

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