PRESS RELEASE. From Montara Water and Sewer District (MWSD). This Notice provides information about proposed increases in garbage collection, recycling and disposal fees and charges for those services provided by Recology of the Coast to MWSD customers.

The District is proposing to adopt a 9.19% increase in garbage collection, recycling and disposal fees and charges to maintain quality services in our area.

HEARING DATE: Thursday, December 2, 2021

HEARING TIME: 7:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Montara Water and Sanitary District 8888 Cabrillo Highway Montara, CA 94037 (Adjacent to the Point Montara Lighthouse & Hostel) Hearing may be viewed via Zoom teleconference, details at MWSD.MONTARA.ORG

Montara Water & Sanitary District – NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED INCREASES IN GARBAGE COLLECTION, RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL FEES AND CHARGES

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Dear Property Owner or Customer,

Montara Water and Sanitary District (MWSD) is proposing to adopt a 9.19% increase in garbage collection, recycling and disposal fees and charges for those services furnished by Recology of the Coast (Recology) under a franchise agreement with the District.

The rates are proposed to go into effect on January 1, 2022. In January, Recology adds new weekly food waste and green material composting to divert organic materials away from landfills and towards the production of value-added products such as compost, fertilizers and biofuels. This new service addresses California’s SB1383 mandate for curbside and commercial composting by January 2022. The 2022 proposed cost-based increase reflects additional costs related to weekly routes, labor, health and wellness costs, as well as organics and recyclables processing costs.

What Do the Solid Waste Fees and Charges Pay for?

• On-going operating expenses to collect and dispose of all garbage and recyclable material, and to account for and bill customers.

• On-going expenses for equipment and supplies needed to operate.

• Capital expenditures to repair, replace, and upgrade garbage collection trucks and other equipment.

• Tipping fees (also called dump fees) at Ox Mountain Landfill in Half Moon Bay to dispose of all non-recycled waste.

How Can Customers Reduce Garbage Collection Fees and Charges?

By switching from a 32-gallon garbage collection receptacle to a 20-gallon receptacle, your new monthly collection fee charge would be $27.07 instead of $33.17. Currently in the MWSD service area, only a small percentage of customers use 20-gallon cans.

Take Advantage of Free Bulky Goods Collection. Four times a year, Recology will pick up one item up to 200 pounds or five 30-gallon bags for no additional charge.

Increase Recycling + Reduce Garbage + Switch to a 20-Gallon Can = Save Money

Montara Water and Sanitary District (MWSD) works every day to deliver water, garbage and sewer services for the residents of Montara, Moss Beach, and adjacent areas north of El Granada. Over 6,000 residents rely on our services for their homes and businesses. Under a franchise agreement with the District, garbage collection, recycling and disposal services are furnished by Recology of the Coast (Recology).

DIRECTORS

Scott Boyd, President

Jim Harvey, President Pro Tem

Ric Lohman, Secretary

Peter Dekker, Treasurer

Kathryn Slater-Carter, Director

GENERAL MANAGER Clemens Heldmaier

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

Call: (650) 728-3545

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Mon-Fri

Email: [email protected]

Write: PO Box 370131, Montara, CA 94037

Web: www.mwsd.montara.org

Attend: Public Hearing on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 7:30 PM at:

8888 Cabrillo Highway, Montara, CA 94037 (Adjacent to the Point Montara Lighthouse & Hostel)

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Montara Water and Sanitary District (MWSD) Meetings ~ 1st & 3rd Thursdays @ 7:30pm

Watch remotely. Comments and questions by email.

 

Agendas and Zoom Live Meeting Links

If you experience technical difficulties or have technical questions prior to or during the meeting, please contact MWSD’s IT support at (650) 728-7843.

Meeting Videos

 

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Meeting Schedule:

Regular meetings are 7:30pm on the first and third Thursday of each month. They used to held at the District office at 8888 Cabrillo Hwy, next to Pt Montara Lighthouse and Hostel.

To receive agendas by email, send a request to [email protected]

In addition to email, we post agendas before each board meeting:

• On the District website here
• Montara post office
• Moss Beach post office
• the bulletin board in front of the MWSD office

 

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Who is on the Board of Directors?

DIRECTOR	TERM
Kathryn Slater-Carter — President	Term 2016-2020
Jim Harvey — President Pro Tem	Term 2018-2022
Ric Lohman — Secretary	Term 2018-2022
Peter Dekker — Treasurer	Term 2019-2020
Scott Boyd — Director	Term 2016-2020

 

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Services

Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside (SAM) – MWSD is a member of SAM, the agency that collects and cleans our Coastside community’s wastewater before it enters the ocean. SAM meets monthly on the 4th Monday at 7:30pm. Jim Harvey and Scott Boyd presently serve as SAM board members.

Recology of the Coast – MWSD has contracted with Recology of the Coast for trash pickup, recycling, and waste hauling.

Visit County Solid Waste Department for more information about recycling, composting, etc.

 

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In an Emergency

Water Emergencies: Call MWSD at (650) 728-3545

Sewer Emergencies: Call SAM at (650) 726-0124

For emergencies that affect life, health or safety:  Dial 911

 

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Contact Us

• 8888 Cabrillo Hwy
  Montara, California 94037
• Office Hours:
  8:30AM to 5PM Mon-Fri
• (650) 728-3545
• [email protected]

Note: Public participation is not permitted during closed session discussion items.

 

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