Cart Size and Cart Enclosure Guidelines

Properly designed waste and recycling enclosures help ensure safe, efficient collection service and compliance with local and state requirements. These guidelines provide design standards, container dimensions, access requirements, and other information to help architects, developers, contractors, and property owners incorporate collection areas into their projects.

The Enclosure Guidelines include:

  • Container dimensions and clearance requirements
  • Enclosure design recommendations
  • Collection vehicle access requirements
  • Container storage and placement considerations
  • Collection location requirements and approval process

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Recycling Laws

What you need to know about California’s mandatory composting and recycling laws.

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We provide compost and recycling opportunity assessments, diversion planning, training, and posters to help your business recycle successfully.