Recycling Bin Size Valley VistaThis handout provides trash and recycling space guidelines for use
in designing commercial and multi-family developments.
REGULATIONS
City Code requires all trash and recycling to be removed at least once a week or more often as
necessary through the city's exclusive hauler, Valley Vista Services of Orange County.
California Public Resources Code Section 42911 (c) requires adequate space for collecting and
loading recyclable materials in all developments.
California Public Resources Code Section 40059.1 requires diversion of at least 50 percent of waste
from the landfill.
SERVICE & SPACE GUIDELINES
Commercial and industrial properties and multi-family residential
(5 units or more) use separate bins for trash, recycling, and organics.
SPACE ALLOCATION
Table A shows the minimum space required for garbage and recycling containers.
However, the actual bin size used by the building occupant may be different. Bin sizes vary.
Table B provides the minimum bin sizes, dimensions and interior clearances needed for collector
and user access. Bin layouts are attached.
TRUCK ACCESS
Table C has truck access requirements followed by turning templates. It is important
to consider truck access and turning radius early on in the planning process for best results.
Bin Size
3-yard
4-yard
Recycling carts (96-gallon)
Bin Dimensions
6’9” W x 4’1” D x 4’11”H
6’9” W x 3’6” D x 5’2” H
2’7” W x 3’ D x 3’10” H
Minimum Interior Clearances*
1’ between bin and enclosure walls
4’ user aisle between bins
1’ between each cart and enclosure
TABLE B: BINS & CLEARANCES
City of Cypress
Waste & Recycling Guideline
Multi-Family and Commercial
* Trash compactor should be considered for large developments (over 50,000 sf)
TABLE A: MINIMUM SPACE FOR CONTAINERS
Multi-family Residential
(5 or more units sharing bins)Space for six, 3-yard bins
At a minimum, all developments must provide space for enough 3-yard
bins for trash and recycling to comply with current Building Code standards
as adopted by the City of Cypress
Each 10 Units
Commercial Business *
(Except residential)
Valley Vista Services of Orange County ● 714-380-5450 ● 8891 Watson Street, Suite 104
EXAMPLES OF BIN LAYOUTS*
• Layouts shown for typical 3-yard trash and 3-yard recycling bins. Dimensions are approximate.
• Provide 1-foot interior clearance between bins and other obstructions (walls, curbs, equipment, trees)*.
• Provide 4-foot aisle access to front of bin (6'9" width).
• Provide 9-foot vertical clearance to open lids (from ground to top of lid).
• Provide gate with offset hinges wide enough to easily remove bin for collection (1-foot clearance around bin).
• Provide paved, level surface inside trash area through gate to collection point (travelway).
• Tallow: add space for drum at rear of enclosure with rear access (see A).
• Bin layouts show interior dimensions.
Multi-family: 5 units or greater = served with commercial bin.
Less than 5 units = cart service with one set per unit, customers separate waste/recyclables.
Enclosure space equal to 3 bins for every 5 dwelling units.
All multi-family must have bins for trash, mixed recycling, and organics recycling, no exceptions.
Bins must be accessible to the forks of the truck within 25 feet or added charges for roll out service.
21 ft minimum height clearance to provide standard commercial service.
If bins are not accesible for standard commercial service a 2nd smaller vehicle may be required at an additional cost.
The special scout vehicle must have an 8ft minimum height clearance.
Maximum grade 2%.
New construction requiring waste service: A set of plans must be sent to Valley Vista for review.
Helpful Conversion table for various containers:
1 gallon................................0.134 cu. ft. 27 cu. ft.................................1.00 cu. yd. 1 cu. yd............................203 gallons.
One cubic yard is approximately six (6) 35-gallon carts. One cubic yard is approximately three (3) 65-gallon carts.
One cubic yard is approximately two (2) 95-gallon carts.
To find container capacity in cubic yards, measure Length x Width x Height in inches and divide by 46,656.
This will give you the approximate volume in cubic yards.GarbageMixedRecycling
Organics1
1
1
1
1 GarbageMixedRecyclingOrganics4’Aisle 4’Aisle
111
111
1 1
Garbage MixedRecycling Organics
111
11
Inside turning radius: 29’
Outside Turning Radius: 41’
For safety reasons, a truck turnaround is required for any street, driveway or travelway if the collection
truck has to back up more than 25 feet
Travelway vertical clearance: 15’ (h)
Travelway minimum width: 12’
TABLE C: TRUCK ACCESS
* Bin layouts show interior dimensions
(no curb, footings or other obstructions)
A. 13’ x 17’* (221 sf) B. 9’ x 22’* (198 sf) C. 6’ x 26’* (156 sf)
User / Collector Access
User / Collector Access
User / Collector Access
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City of Cypress
Waste & Recycling Guideline
Multi-Family and Commercial
Valley Vista Services of Orange County ● 714-380-5450 ● 8891 Watson Street, Suite 104