Sustainability

Report any spills, dumping, overflows or flooding immediately by calling Public Works 831-758-7233 (during business hours) or 911 (after normal business hours and holidays). Provide any pertinent information

Sustainability (Water, Waste & Energy) Division:

• Manages and provides technical support of the City's Solid Waste, Organics & Recycling Programs
• Manages and oversees the City's sustainability goals and programs, including the Urban Green Program, Solar & Forestry
• Manages and provides technical support for water recycling/reuse projects, including partnering with Pure Water Monterey Project
• Manages and provides technical support to safely convey the City's Sanitary Sewer & Industrial Infrastructure

Energy

Organics, Recycling and Trash

Water Conservation

Urban Forestry

Sustainability News

Holiday Collection Schedule & Services

 Please see below to find more information about 2025-2026 Holiday Schedule and Free Christmas Tree Recycling. For more information, please contact the Sustainability Division at: (831) 758-7485 or click on the link Curbside News Fall 2025 (Presiona en el enlace para la versión en español). 

 

New Carts & Dumpsters are Coming

This year, Republic Services will exchange the carts and dumpsters to uniform colors across California. This project is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.

GREEN for food waste/yard waste

BLUE for recycling

DARK GRAY for trash