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Council sets hours for placing trash receptacles in right-of-way and adopts enforcement window
Summary
Council adopted an ordinance restricting when trash receptacles may remain in the public right-of-way, agreeing on a prescriptive window tied to Wednesday pickup: placed no earlier than Tuesday 6:00 p.m. and removed by Wednesday 6:00 p.m.; council emphasized education and a graduated enforcement approach.
Council considered an ordinance to address trash receptacles left in the public right‑of‑way and adopted a time-limited rule to prevent residents from using receptacles to reserve on‑street parking.
Councilmembers described recurring problems in Dove Meadows where residents leave receptacles in the street, effectively reducing already limited parking. Residents urged that enforcement be practical and that education precede fines. Council discussed whether to set a specific time window and ultimately adopted a motion that established Tuesday evenings (no earlier than 6:00 p.m.) as the earliest placement and required removal by Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. to align with the stated Wednesday pickup schedule.
Council and staff said first response would focus on education and warnings and only escalate to citations if noncompliance persists. The ordinance passed after a motion, second and roll-call approval.
