Monterey Park Together
Monterey Park Together is the City’s community education and outreach initiative focused on supporting clean, safe, and welcoming neighborhoods. Through clear, resident-friendly information and resources, the initiative helps share guidance on everyday neighborhood topics, encourages community care, and promotes a shared commitment to maintaining Monterey Park.
Neighborhood Care and Quality
Explore everyday neighborhood topics that support clean, well cared for, and welcoming communities throughout Monterey Park.
Trash Container Placement and Storage
Proper trash container placement and storage help support clean, safe, and welcoming neighborhoods. This page provides basic guidance on when containers may be placed for collection, when they should be removed, and how to maintain clean container areas between collection days.
What to Know
- Containers may be placed for collection no earlier than 24 hours before the normal collection day.
- Containers not collected must be removed from the public right of way by midnight on the scheduled collection day.
- Between collection days, containers should be stored out of public view.
Collection Day Placement Tips
- Place containers with the wheels against the curb
- Leave at least 1 foot between containers
- Keep sidewalks, driveways, and access clear
Community Care Tips
- Close lids when not in use
- Prevent loose trash on the ground
- Maintain a clean and neat container area
Bulky Item Pickup
Find basic guidance on bulky item pickup, when items may be placed for collection, and ways to help keep sidewalks, parkways, and neighborhood spaces clear.
How to Schedule Pickup
To schedule a free bulky item pickup, please contact Ware Disposal at 626-225-2400 or by email. After scheduling pickup, place approved items curbside for removal on your regular trash service day.
What Qualifies
Bulky items are items too large to fit inside your container or dumpster, such as old furniture, mattresses, appliances, sofas, rugs, lamps, stoves, refrigerators, chairs, desks, bundles of cardboard, and palm fronds.
Items That Do Not Qualify
Electronic waste, such as televisions and computers, is not considered a bulky item.
Collection Reminder
Please do not place bulky items out for pickup until collection has been scheduled.
Shopping Cart Reporting
Prompt reporting of lost, stolen, or abandoned shopping carts helps support clear sidewalks, accessible public spaces, and well cared for neighborhoods.
How to Report
If you see a shopping cart left in a public area, please visit https://www.rmshq.com/get-started or call the 24-hour hotline at 888-992-4778.
Information to Include
- Location
- Nearest cross street, if available
- Number of carts observed
- Any other details that may help locate the cart