Garbage collection rules, bin types...

[marcopolo666]

Originally Posted by buenos

Just moved into a SFH in San Jose south.
I am puzzled with the garbage colelction system.

I have noticed there are 3 garbage cans at my new house, they are all different size/shape/color.
Which one is used for what?
What rules apply?
Am I supposed to keep the garbage cans in my side yard until collection day, or leave on the street-side of my fence? – I have never lived in a single family home. On collection day, is there any rules for the position of the bins relative to other objects?

1) This is a perfect excuse to meet and interact with your new neighbors! Knock on each of your neighbors' doors (on either side, and the 3 closest across the street), introduce yourself and where you live, say you've never owned a detached home before, and ask about the garbage rules/situation.

2) Go to the garbage collector's web site and look up the rules.

[buenos]

Before collection day, where do you HAVE TO put the bins?


Some of my neighbors put it to "A", while others to "B".
LAst week I have put it to "B", but after the pickup they pused it to "A". Maybe suggesting i put it to the wrong place? My left neighbor has been living there for long time (so they should know), but they put it to their "B" location too.

[jbunniii]

I think any of A,B,C are fine. I use B or C (or even to the left of B, partially blocking my driveway on occasion) depending on whether anyone is parked in front of my house. I don't use A because my neighbor's bins are usually there.

[spicydreamt]

sometimes the garbage truck moves while loading and ends up dropping the bin a few feet further, or indeed on the other side of the driveway

[BayAreaHillbilly]

Originally Posted by spicydreamt

sometimes the garbage truck moves while loading and ends up dropping the bin a few feet further, or indeed on the other side of the driveway

These days the crews are pressured to do everything really fast. There is a correlation between bins dragged down the street (or even tipped over) and several dog ____ bags being left behind.

The other extremely annoying thing is, the driver is picking up during morning rush hour, and what is normally a jam-free residential street becomes grid locked since the driver will never pull over to let the 25 cars waiting behind him by. I supposed they are timed to the second. What a bunch of BS.

[marcopolo666]

Originally Posted by buenos

Before collection day, where do you HAVE TO put the bins?


Some of my neighbors put it to "A", while others to "B".
LAst week I have put it to "B", but after the pickup they pused it to "A". Maybe suggesting i put it to the wrong place? My left neighbor has been living there for long time (so they should know), but they put it to their "B" location too.

I suggest that you ask your neighbors. They probably have years of experience in this area.