Summary
All garbage, trash, and rubbish must be stored so as not to be visible from neighboring homes or streets at all times. Cans may be placed at the curb no earlier than 5:00 PM on the day before pickup (Wednesday) and must be returned to the garage before midnight on pickup day. Garbage may not be allowed to accumulate on the premises, and burning garbage on a lot is prohibited. Brush is explicitly excluded from these rules.
The Board began actively directing API to fine homeowners for garbage can violations in May 2026.
Applicable Rules
| Rule | Source | Section |
|---|---|---|
| All rubbish, trash, or garbage must not be visible from neighboring homes or streets | R&Rs 2013/2021 | 3.6 |
| Garbage must be regularly removed from premises; accumulation not permitted | R&Rs 2013/2021 | 3.6 |
| Garbage may not be burned on a lot | R&Rs 2013/2021 | 3.6 |
| Garbage may not be placed at curb before 5:00 PM the day before pickup | R&Rs 2013/2021 | 3.6 |
| Garbage must be returned to the garage before midnight on pickup day | R&Rs 2013/2021 | 3.6 |
| Brush is excluded from these garbage disposal rules | R&Rs 2013/2021 | 3.6 |
History
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2024-09-13 / 2024-10-03 | Two garbage can violations issued (1st warnings). Source: board-packet-2024-10-24 |
| 2026-01-14 | Newsletter flagged as upcoming enforcement communication area — garbage cans, paint/trim, driveway resurfacing. Source: minutes-2026-01-14 |
| 2026-05-07 | Board approved (MH motion, MC second) directing API to begin sending fines for garbage can violations. Source: minutes-2026-05-07 |
| 2026-05-07 | Spring 2026 Newsletter published Section 3.6 timing rules. Correctly stated 5:00 PM curb cutoff (matching R&Rs). Wednesday confirmed as pickup day. Source: Spring 2026 Newsletter |
| 2026-05-13 | Summer 2026 Newsletter restated garbage can rules but cited 6:00 PM as the curb cutoff. R&Rs Section 3.6 specifies 5:00 PM — the newsletter figure was an error. Source: Summer 2026 Newsletter |
Open Questions
None.