California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 7 - Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Chapter 3 - Minimum Standards for Solid Waste Handling and Disposal
Article 5 - Solid Waste Storage and Removal Standards
SOLID WASTE REMOVAL AND COLLECTION
Section 17331 - Frequency of Refuse Removal
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(H) The owner or tenant of any premises, business establishment or industry shall be responsible for the satisfactory removal of all refuse accumulated by him on his property or his premises. To prevent propagation, harborage, or attraction of flies, rodents or other vectors and the creation of nuisances, refuse, except for inert materials, shall not be allowed to remain on the premises for more than seven days, except when:
(a) disruptions due to strikes occur, or
(b) severe weather conditions or "Acts of God" make collection impossible using normal collection equipment, or
(c) official holidays interrupt the normal seven day collection cycle in which case collection may be postponed until the next working day. Where it is deemed necessary by the local health officer because of the propagation of vectors and for the protection of public health, more frequent removal of refuse shall be required.
1. Amendment filed 7-25-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 30).
