Trash and recycling carts in Santee

Place source separated solid waste, recyclables, and organic waste in individual containers of 96 gallons or less capacity provided by or for each single-family residential premises.

Remove each container from the curb no later than 12 hours after the latest regularly scheduled collection time except for unscheduled or unanticipated service interruptions.

In such a case, the time frame for the removal of containers may be extended for an additional 24 hours.

Place each container for collection at the curb prior to 6:30 a.m. on the day of collection, but in no case more than 12 hours before the earliest regularly scheduled collection time, without creating a hazardous or safety problem.

The property owner or occupant must store solid waste, organic waste, and recyclables on the premises or property in such a manner so as not to constitute a fire, health, or safety hazard, and must ensure it does not to promote the propagation, harborage, or attraction of flies, rodents or other vermin, or create litter or other nuisances.