Monterey Municipal Code § 14-3 Collections regulations

1.No person shall place any waste into a collection container without permission of the owner or tenant of the premises on which the container sits.

2.It shall be unlawful for any person to place, keep or deposit any solid waste, or other items for collection, on any street, alley, sidewalk, public way or any public or private property or premises except in a suitable container for collection, except for those items set out for collection on specially designated collection dates established by franchisee.

3.Small amounts of yard waste may, however, be kept in a small pile or as a compost heap out of general public view.

4.Solid waste must be maintained in such a manner that it does not create odor, vector, or litter impacts to the community or create a public or private nuisance.

5.The Planning Commission shall adopt standards for the construction or renovation of waste enclosures for commercial businesses and multifamily premises, which standards shall be required as a condition of any building permit issued by the City.

6.It shall be unlawful for any person, other than the generator, the premises owner, the City, or its franchisee, to remove or take any items placed in collections containers. (Ord. 3642 § 2, 2021)

Rates for collection of solid waste shall be established by resolution of the City Council.

If an occupant and/or owner of any premises fail to procure the services required pursuant to this Article or fail to pay for the required services, the City may initiate collection services at the premises and the cost thereof shall constitute a charge against the owner. If the charge or debt for said services has not been satisfied in full within 90 days, the City Manager shall recommend adoption of a resolution by the City Council imposing the debt, including the City’s administrative costs, as a lien or special assessment against the property in accordance with the procedures set forth in Article 3 of Chapter 1 of this code. (Ord. 3642 § 2, 2021)