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Trash must be stored in plastic or metal cans with tight-fitting lids, or in sealed plastic bags. |
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Trash containers must be stored in areas screened from view of the street. |
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Trash containers can be placed out for collection no earlier than 12 hours before scheduled pickup and cannot remain there for more than 12 hours after pickup. |
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Trash cannot be placed on the street or sidewalk where it can interfere with bicyclists, pedestrians and vehicles. |
Enforcing the Codes
Our policies and procedures were developed to encourage compliance. This is achieved both proactively and through complaints from citizens.
Proactive
Each day, we inspect neighborhoods throughout Fort Collins in an attempt to catch any violations before someone needs to complain. There are 4 Code Compliance Inspectors responsible for different areas of Fort Collins. These inspectors drive through the neighborhoods, normally Monday through Friday, observing and noting any violations of the City Codes.
Complaints
When a complaint is received, that area's Code Compliance Inspector is dispatched and will conduct an inspection within one business day of the complaint.
When There is a Violation
Upon finding a violation, a letter is sent to the property owner and a courtesy copy may be sent to the tenants and/or a property management company informing them of the violation and giving a date by which the violation must be corrected. After the correction due date, the Code Compliance Inspector will revisit the property. If the violation has been corrected, the case is closed. If the violation has not been corrected, the City will resolve the problem with an abatement action.