Refuse and Recyclable Materials Storage Regulations
San Diego Municipal Code § 159.0407
in effect§159.0407 Refuse and Recyclable Materials Storage Regulations
(a) A minimum of 32 square feet of on-site refuse collection area shall be provided on each lot or premises and shall not be located in any front or street side yard. Where an alley exists the refuse collection area shall be located off the alley (see Appendix B).
(b) The refuse collection area shall be screened by a solid wall with a minimum height of 6 feet. A 6-foot high, solid masonry wall shall be constructed between any refuse container and any adjoining residentially zoned property.
(“Refuse and Recyclable Materials Storage Regulations” added 3-27-2007 by O-19595 N.S.; effective 4-26-2007.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter15/Ch15Art09Division04.pdf#page=14Fetched: 10/28/2026
