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Earlier editions: 2026-07

Title 8 — Health and Safety

Carmel-by-the-Sea Municipal Code Ch. 8.24 Public Waste Containers

Carmel-by-the-Sea Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Carmel-by-the-Sea

Cite as: Carmel-by-the-Sea Municipal Code Chapter 8.24 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 8.24.010. Defined.

"Public waste containers"

are those containers or receptacles placed on the City sidewalks, beaches, and other public lands for the convenience of the public.

(Ord. 115 C.S. § 1, 1965; Code 1975 § 920)

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§ 8.24.020. Permitted Uses.

Public waste containers are intended for the deposit of such waste and litter as is generated in and upon the public streets, sidewalks, and lands of the City, such as cigarette and candy wrappers, waste paper, and garbage and waste incident to picnic meals consumed on the beaches.

(Ord. 115 C.S. § 1, 1965; Code 1975 § 921)

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§ 8.24.030. Deposit of Garbage From Occupied Premises.

It is unlawful for any person to deposit in a public waste container any garbage or waste generated in or accumulated on any occupied premises within the City.

(Ord. 115 C.S. § 1, 1965; Code 1975 § 922)

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