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Tuesday, June 18, 2013

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Although almost 80 percent of Earth is covered with water, only 3 percent of the planet's water resources represent fresh water. Living on the Monterey Peninsula, surrounded by water, it seems odd that we would have to worry about water conservation efforts, but the fact is that it is necessary for us in order to ensure there is enough clean drinking water to go around.

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Monterey Regional Stormwater Management Program

A draft annual storm water report is now available for public review. For more information on the report, including upcoming public workshops, click the link below.

PAPER BAG FEE INCREASES TO 25 CENTS PER BAG ON JAN. 1, 2013

Effective January 1, 2013, the cost for paper bags at all retail facilities in the City of Monterey will increase from 10 cents per bag to 25 cents per bag.

ALL FEES COLLECTED REMAIN WITH THE RETAIL STORE WHERE THEY WERE CHARGED.

This increase, outlined in the Monterey City Code, is to further encourage the use of re-usable bags when shopping at retail stores and decrease the amount of litter and pollution caused by single use plastic bags within the City and Monterey Bay.

As a thriving tourist center and marine preserve area, it is critical that residents and businesses continue to support environmental stewardship on the Monterey Peninsula.

Reducing plastic waste also reduces the amount of material sent to the landfill, leading to greater progress toward a zero waste future.

Why Should You Conserve Water?

There are many good reasons to conserve water.

Saving water will save you money.
Water is a precious resource! As such, it will only become more expensive.
Water conservation helps preserve the natural environment.
Water conservation maintains crucial habitats to support biodiversity.

Street Sweeping Program

To learn about the City's Street Sweeping Program, please visit the Monterey City Disposal Service website, where you can find your street on a citywide map and learn the frequency and dates of street sweeping on your block.

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Monterey City Disposal Service.

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