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Trash and recycling carts in Norco

Norco's own rules on trash and recycling carts, with the code text for every value.

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

What Norco's code says

Norco code What Norco's code adds
Required collection service
  • Residential generators must arrange for recycling services and take part in recycling.
    Applies: Applies to residential generators of recyclables or organic waste that generate the minimum volume set in state laws or regulations.
    § 6.42.220 · code text
    It shall be mandatory for all generators of residential, commercial, and industrial recyclables in the City that generate the minimum volume of refuse specified in any existing or future State laws or regulations (including but not limited to Public Resources Code Section 42649.2) to separate from refuse, for recycling purposes, all designated recyclables, to arrange for recycling services, and otherwise participate in recycling as described by this chapter.
Sorting organics and green waste
  • Separate designated organics from refuse and arrange for recycling services.
    Applies: Applies to residential generators of organic waste that generate the minimum volume set in state laws or regulations.
    § 6.42.220 · code text
    Furthermore, it shall be mandatory for all residential, commercial and industrial generators of organic waste in the City that generate the minimum volume of organics specified in any existing or future State laws or regulations (including but not limited to Public Resources Code Section 42649.81) to separate from refuse, for recycling purposes, all designated organics, to arrange for recycling services, and otherwise participate in recycling as described by this chapter.
  • Sort recyclables, organics and manure per program guidelines into separate or commingled containers, as the City Manager agrees.
    Applies: Applies to designated recyclables, organic materials and manure. The City Manager and the franchise agent agree on the container method.
    § 6.42.240 · code text
    Designated recyclables, organic materials, and manure shall be sorted as established by program guidelines and placed in separate containers, containers with segregated compartments, or commingled (in one recycling container), as agreed upon by the City Manager and the contract or franchise agent(s).

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Frequently asked questions

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

Norco's code: Residential generators must arrange for recycling services and take part in recycling. (Applies to residential generators of recyclables or organic waste that generate the minimum volume set in state laws or regulations.) (§ 6.42.220); Separate designated organics from refuse and arrange for recycling services. (Applies to residential generators of organic waste that generate the minimum volume set in state laws or regulations.) (§ 6.42.220).

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