Trash and recycling carts in Mountain House: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Mountain House Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Mountain House's code says

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Sorting organics and green waste	Green waste must not be placed in a container for garbage or recyclable materials § 5-2-109 · code text to place green waste in a container intended for the collection of garbage or recyclable materials. Separate containers for refuse, recyclables and green waste Applies: If required by the City Manager or by resolution of the Council § 5-2-110 · code text If required by the City Manager or by resolution of the Council, a customer shall have separate containers for refuse, recyclables and green waste.
When carts must come back	No later than midnight of the day that collection occurs § 5-2-105 · code text The customer shall store the container in a location consistent with the provisions of this Chapter no later than midnight of the day that collection occurs.
Where carts are kept	Not in or on any street right-of-way § 5-2-105 · code text Solid waste containers shall not be placed or allowed to remain in or on any street right-of-way except as otherwise authorized by the City Manager

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When can trash carts go out to the curb in Mountain House?

Mountain House's code: Green waste must not be placed in a container for garbage or recyclable materials (§ 5-2-109); Separate containers for refuse, recyclables and green waste (If required by the City Manager or by resolution of the Council) (§ 5-2-110).

Trash and recycling carts in Mountain House

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