Trash and recycling carts in Escalon: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Escalon 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	One organic waste container per dwelling unit, plus one mixed waste container. Applies: Applies to single-family residential dwellings. § 8.08.130 · code text Single-family residential dwellings: one mixed waste container per dwelling unit for mixed waste; and one organic waste container per dwelling unit for organic waste.
When carts must come back	Containers may stay in the street or right-of-way only until 24 hours after the scheduled or actual collection date. § 8.08.110 · code text Standard cart containers, bins, and roll-off boxes shall not be placed or allowed to remain in or on any street or public right-of-way, except within 24 hours prior to and following the scheduled or actual date for collection by a collector, or as otherwise authorized by the city manager.
When carts may go to the curb	Containers may go in the street or right-of-way no earlier than 24 hours before the scheduled or actual collection date. § 8.08.110 · code text Standard cart containers, bins, and roll-off boxes shall not be placed or allowed to remain in or on any street or public right-of-way, except within 24 hours prior to and following the scheduled or actual date for collection by a collector, or as otherwise authorized by the city manager.
Where carts are kept	Return containers to private property, stored where least visible from the public right-of-way, such as a side or rear yard. Applies: Applies to residential uses. § 8.08.110 · code text In residential uses, containers shall be stored in a location that minimizes their visibility from the public right-of-way, such as a side yard or rear yard.

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

Escalon's code: One organic waste container per dwelling unit, plus one mixed waste container. (Applies to single-family residential dwellings.) (§ 8.08.130); Containers may stay in the street or right-of-way only until 24 hours after the scheduled or actual collection date. (§ 8.08.110).

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