Trash and recycling carts in Livermore: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Livermore 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	Separate compostable materials from solid waste and recyclables. Put compostable materials in the containers the franchisee provides. Applies: Residential and commercial premises that receive compostable materials collection service from the franchisee. § 8.08.040 · code text Occupants of residential and commercial premises that receive compostable materials collection service from franchisee shall separate compostable materials from solid waste and recyclable materials and place compostable materials in container(s) provided by the franchisee.
When carts must come back	Remove containers before 12:00 midnight on the day they are emptied, and store them out of public view. § 8.08.040 · code text All containers shall be removed from the place of collection prior to 12:00 midnight of the day the containers have been emptied and stored in a location screened from public view.
When carts may go to the curb	Put containers out no earlier than sunset on the day before the collection day set by the franchisee. § 8.08.040 · code text Occupants shall not place containers at the curb for collection by franchisee at any time other than the days established by the franchisee for the collection of such solid waste, compostable materials or recyclable materials, or earlier than sunset of the day preceding the day designated by the franchisee for collection.
Where carts are kept	A location screened from public view. § 8.08.040 · code text All containers shall be removed from the place of collection prior to 12:00 midnight of the day the containers have been emptied and stored in a location screened from public view.

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

Livermore's code: Separate compostable materials from solid waste and recyclables. Put compostable materials in the containers the franchisee provides. (Residential and commercial premises that receive compostable materials collection service from the franchisee.) (§ 8.08.040); Remove containers before 12:00 midnight on the day they are emptied, and store them out of public view. (§ 8.08.040).

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