Trash and recycling carts in La Quinta

the owner, property manager, tenant and/or person in charge or control of each residential premises and each commercial premises in the city shall either: (1) subscribe to solid waste handling services with a franchisee for said premises; or (2) obtain and maintain registration as a self-hauler

The above requirement to provide for solid waste handling services shall not apply in connection with any residential premises at which all dwelling units are vacant, or commercial premises that are vacant, for a period of one hundred twenty (120) days or more, provided this exception shall only apply during the period of vacancy.

all containers so placed shall be removed from the street or right-of-way within twelve (12) hours after collection.

No bin, cart, rolloff box or other container shall be placed adjacent to or in a street or public right-of-way for collection service more than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the normal collection time

All carts as well as containers provided by residents for collection by a franchisee shall be stored out of public view in a side or rear yard or an enclosed garage except on collection day.

containers shall be stored in an area adjacent to the dwelling at the point furthest from the closest street or roadway or in an enclosure adjacent to the dwelling designed to conform with the exterior design of the dwelling.