Monterey City Disposal Service
What Goes Where?
If you find trying to decide which items are recyclable and which items should go in the trash cart or dumpster confusing, you are not alone. Use the What Goes Where search to quickly answer most questions about where to put items in question. If you love the app, download it on your smartphone or device for quick information on the go.
FREE Curbside Christmas Tree Recycling
January 6-17, 2025
Leave curbside on your regular trash & recycling day (leave near your green organics cart)
Trees less than 6 feet do not need to be cut
No artificial trees, tinsel, or decorations
No stands & all metal must be removed
Curbside Large Item Collection Service
Did you know that a large item collection service is included with your MCDS residential service? That’s right! This popular program is just a phone call away. When you make an appointment for service, our drivers will pick up the large items you place at the curbside. Call 831-372-7977 to schedule your appointment.
Most items are collected for free, but some may have additional disposal charges.
Residential Services
Residential Services
Standard residential services are provided to the City of Monterey using a 35 gallon brown wheeled cart for garbage, a 64 gallon green wheeled cart for yard waste, and a 64 gallon blue wheeled cart for recycling (35 gallon wheeled recycle carts are available for those who request them).
Business Services
Business Services
We offer a variety of refuse and recycling services for our commercial and multi-family customers. For refuse collection service, customers can choose between 32 gallon customer provided can services, 64 and 96 gallon cart services, 2 cubic yard rear load containers, and 2, 3, 4, and 6 cubic yard front load containers.
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Construction Services
Construction Services
We offers Debris Box Services (a.k.a Drop Box). These very large bins are often used for construction, remodel, and demolition. We offer two different sizes 20 cubic yard and 30 cubic yard. These boxes can handle a variety of refuse, recyclables and construction and demolition debris. Click here to view important rules and rates.
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