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The City offers free parking for residents showing licenses with 939... zip codes at the following locations:
  • Waterfront Lot - (off Washington enter behind Urgent Care), first two hours free parking (for access to Fisherman's  Wharf business District)
  • Cannery Row Garage, after 4 p.m. free for locals (for access to Cannery Row) - after 4 p.m. free for locals
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Eco News Minimize
Ban on Plastic Bag Begins July 1, 2012!
Plastic Bag
The ban on plastic bags and the fee on paper bags at all retail establishments begins July 1, 2012. Remember to bring your own reuseable bags when you shop in Monterey. You will be supporting a healthier environment and reducing negative impacts on our beautiful bay.
For more information and to review the documents, click here.
  

All CVS Stores Now Recycle Unwanted Medications
No Drugs Down the Drain
CVS announced yesterday that all of its 7,200 locations will now offer customers an affordable way to safely dispose of unused, expired or unwanted medications. For more disposal options, please click here.
To take advantage of the new service, customers purchase a Sharps Compliance Corp. postage-paid envelope for $3.99 at their local CVS pharmacy; they then mail their medications through the U.S. Postal Service to Sharps Compliance Corp.’s licensed facility for safe destruction.
By law, this program cannot accept controlled substances – illegal drugs or certain prescription medications that are regulated by the government.
Both prescription and over-the-counter medication can pollute the environment if disposed of improperly: Drugs flushed down the toilet can contaminate water sources, and drugs thrown in the trash have the potential to leach out of the landfill and pollute soil and groundwater.
 

Recycling Guide
Recycling GuideHave Recycling Questions? Confused about what to recycle and places for reuse?Check out the Recycling & Reuse Guide. An A-Z guide about waste reduction and reuse options.
 
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Buy Local Monterey
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Buy Local
When you shop at locally-owned stores, more of your dollars recirculate within the community through taxes, employment, and philanthropic support for local groups.  The City of Monterey has some very unique and enticing shopping districts for tourists and locals alike - everything you need is right at your doorstep.

Every dollar spent in Monterey helps sustain the economic vitality of our community by supporting:
1. Our local businesses;
2. Our friends and neighbors who are employed by these businesses, and last, but not least; 
3. Many of the City programs and services enjoyed by our residents, from the Sports Center to the Library.

 
The City’s Finance Department estimates that if people just spent 10% of what they purchase outside of Monterey or online – at local stores in Monterey – that 10% (ten cents on each dollar) would create $500,000 dollars in revenue for the City’s General Fund.That’s a half million dollars worth of support for City programs, from Whispering Pines Day camp to senior activities and street re-surfacing…for a 10% change in where you choose to spend your money. 
Shopping locally also is good for our environment. Less time spent in our cars helps reduce our carbon footprint and means more time enjoying our beautiful city. Buying local also often eliminates costs of high transportation fees.

Buy Local - Be Local. Support your community today!

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353 Camino El Estero
Monterey, CA 93940
Brantley@Ci.Monterey.Ca.Us
Phone: 831.646.5662
FAX: 831.646.5686
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