Please note that all box dimensions are approximate and could be somewhat different in length and height because of the variety of manufactures.

Review important rules and rates/Drop Box Confirmation Form

Please FAX to (831) 899-2640, email, or return to our offices at 10 Ryan Ranch Road. No E-Waste is allowed in the dumpster.  Examples: electronics, TVs, computers, cell phones, fluorescent lights, and batteries. DETAILS

***Encroachment Permit:  All boxes placed on City of Monterey right of way are required to obtain a Temporary Encroachment Permit. The cost of the permit is $172.00. This fee will be added to your bill. 

20 Cubic Yard – 16’ X 8’ X 5.5’
30 Cubic Yard – 22’ X 8 X 6.5’

Thank you for ordering a Drop Box from Monterey City Disposal Service.  Please read the guidelines below so that you understand how to properly use your container. 

Guidelines

IT IS UNLAWFUL TO PLACE ANY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OR HAZARDOUS WASTE INCLUDING ASBESTOS  CONTAINING MATERIALS INTO ANY MONTEREY CITY DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC., CONTAINER – DETAILS

• Please load box evenly. Drop boxes cannot be loaded above the top rail of the container. Drop boxes loaded over 10 tons (20,000 lbs.) cannot be hauled and must be unloaded by customer.

• No hazardous materials are allowed in the boxes, including paint, tires, chemicals, or any other hazardous materials.

• Dirt and concrete are dense and heavy. ¼ to ½ full boxes can exceed the 10 ton maximum limit.

• Problem waste, mattresses, tires, tree stumps, and some appliances, have additional charges assessed to them. These fees will be charged to the customer.

• No E-wastes are allowed in the dumpster. Examples: electronics, TVs, Computers, Cell Phone, Fluorescent lights, and batteries.

• Boxes placed in City of Monterey commercial parking spaces require permission (and possible charge) from the City of Monterey Parking Division, call 831-646-3953 to obtain necessary permit.

• Clearance of 22 feet overhead and 30 feet in front of box is required.

• Additional charge of $89.46 will be added for any box improperly loaded (overweight or over the top rail), if relocation or if additional days are needed before container is to be emptied.

• If customer decides to keep the box after it is loaded on the truck, the box will be dumped and returned to the customer (if box is not already rented by another customer). This will count as another box and be charged at the rate described in the top section.

• Exact times of placement or removal are not available.

• All boxes rent for seven days unless otherwise agreed upon by the customer and Monterey City Disposal Inc.

• Boxes kept over 7 days without service will be charged an additional $14.64 per day.

• Driveways can be scratched, cracked or broken under weight of truck when boxes are placed or removed. Severely overweight boxes may sink into the driveway. Customers must ensure that private property can withstand the weight of the truck (30,200 lbs.) plus the weight of the filled box. Monterey Disposal is not responsible for damage caused to the driveway.

• If a drop box for clean yard/green waste, dirt, or concrete is rejected by the landfill, the normal garbage rates (listed above) apply. Note: Please call if you have questions about contaminates. (Mixed materials will be charged at the trash rate.)

• Concrete boxes containing rebar or with large pieces of concrete may be charged additional fees.

• There is a charge of $272.03 per hour if driver has to wait for material or vehicles to be moved to access the account.

• No Treated wood. Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). DTSC defines Treated Wood Waste (TWW) as wood treated with chemical preservatives to prevent wood rot and decay from weathering, insects, and fungus. Examples include decking, fence posts, pilings, landscaping timber, sill plates, and guardrails. Please refer to this Monterey Regional Waste Management District’s page for more information or this Fact Sheet.