Do I need a notary for the refuse service discontinuance request?

No. The request is signed and dated without a notary. Depending on the request, a low-usage utility bill, closing statement, or proof of escrow closing may be required.

How do I submit the refuse service discontinuance request?

The form lists Valley Vista Services – El Monte Office and City Hall West, with addresses and phone numbers. Refer to the form for those contact details.

What documents may be needed with the request?

If the vacancy date has passed, a copy of a utility bill showing low or no usage or a closing statement may be required. If the property was sold, provide proof of the escrow closing date.

Does refuse service discontinuance renew automatically?

No. The form says renewal is not automatic. Submit a renewal application if discontinuance is needed after the expiration date shown on the form.

El Monte, CA · Los Angeles County

No notary required

Request for Discontinuance of Refuse Service

Property owners or tenants use this form to request that refuse service at a property be discontinued, subject to city approval.

What this form is

This form requests discontinuance of refuse service for a property and asks for its address, vacancy date, applicant information, and whether the request is an initial application or renewal. The applicant certifies that refuse will not accumulate and that the property will be maintained. If the vacancy date has passed, the city may require a low-usage utility bill or closing statement; a sale requires proof of the escrow closing date.

Who needs it

A property owner or tenant seeking to discontinue refuse service for a property in El Monte should complete this request.

How to submit it

The form lists Valley Vista Services – El Monte Office at 10822 Valley Mall, El Monte, CA 91731, and City Hall West at 11333 Valley Blvd., El Monte, CA 91731. It also lists phone numbers for both offices.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; depending on the request, it may require a low-usage utility bill, closing statement, or proof of escrow closing.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Request for Discontinuance of Refuse Service form.
2
Complete The Request
Provide the property and applicant information, indicate the request type, and sign and date the form.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
If applicable, include a low-usage utility bill, closing statement, or proof of the escrow closing date.
4
Submit The Form
Use the Valley Vista Services or City Hall West contact information listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the refuse service discontinuance request?: No. The request is signed and dated without a notary. Depending on the request, a low-usage utility bill, closing statement, or proof of escrow closing may be required.
How do I submit the refuse service discontinuance request?: The form lists Valley Vista Services – El Monte Office and City Hall West, with addresses and phone numbers. Refer to the form for those contact details.
What documents may be needed with the request?: If the vacancy date has passed, a copy of a utility bill showing low or no usage or a closing statement may be required. If the property was sold, provide proof of the escrow closing date.
Does refuse service discontinuance renew automatically?: No. The form says renewal is not automatic. Submit a renewal application if discontinuance is needed after the expiration date shown on the form.

Need something notarized?

This Request for Discontinuance of Refuse Service doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another El Monte form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.