City of Laguna Niguel Recreation Brochure Winter 18-19 Recreation Brochure | Page 5

Although in some areas drought-related water restrictions
are lifted, irrigation runoff is still prohibited and considered
illicit by the State, County, City and water districts.
Irrigation runoff is defined as the discharge of irrigation
water to the storm drain system. The storm drain system
includes gutters, streets, storm drains, and culverts.
Irrigation water from your yard drain is also prohibited
from entering the storm drain system.
Excessive irrigation is often the most significant contributor
to storm water pollution from home and garden care
activities. Pollutants get dissolved in irrigation water and
carried to the storm drain system. Additionally, particles
and materials coated with fertilizers and pesticides get
suspended in the irrigation flow and carried.
Unlike the sewer, water in the storm drain system is
directly discharged to creeks, and eventually the ocean,
untreated. Water runoff from overwatering landscaping is
considered an illicit discharge and is illegal.
Runoff from over-irrigation or, even worse, from hosing off
outside areas, not only consumes large quantities of water,
but also transports pollutants, sediments, and wastes.
Irrigation systems must be properly adjusted to reflect
seasonal water needs, and not cause runoff to the street
gutters and storm drain system. Do not hose off outside
surfaces and hardscapes to clean. Fix any leaking faucets,
especially outdoor faucets, and eliminate unnecessary
water sources.
For more information, visit CityofLagunaNiguel.org/
overwatering or call Public Works at [phone].
LOOKING FOR A
PLACE TO HOLD
YOUR NEXT
MEETING OR EVENT?
The Sea Country Senior
& Community Center has
the perfect space to meet
your needs! Turn to page
25 for information or visit
CityofLagunaNiguel.org under
Senior Center Facility Rentals.
Holiday Trash Collection and Christmas
Tree Recycling
Irrigation Runoff Is Harmful
Trash Collection Schedule
CR&R will be observing the following holidays:
Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Trash pick-
up will be delayed by one day during these holidays. For
additional information regarding trash collection, please
visit CR&R’s website crrwasteservices.com and select
“Laguna Niguel.”
Christmas Tree Recycling
Christmas tree collection will begin
on Wednesday, December 26 through
Tuesday, January 8, 2019. If your tree is
over 6’ tall, please cut it in half and place at the curb next
to or inside your green waste cart (if you have one) on
your regular collection day. Please remember to remove
all ornaments, lights, and stands. Flocked trees are not
recyclable and should be placed in the black cart.
While visiting our facilities, parks, and events,
please be aware that City staff and photographers
may be taking photos or videos
for marketing purposes. If you do
not want your image used, please
notify the photographer at the
time of the photo.
Shred Identity Theft!
DOCUMENT SHREDDING EVENT
Hosted by Laguna Niguel Police Services
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2019
7am-12pm, or until trucks reach capacity.
City Hall, 30111 Crown Valley Parkway
Limit of ten banker boxes or comparable sized
containers per car load.
For more information, go to CityofLagunaNiguel.org or
call Police Services at [phone].
PARKS & RECREATION OFFICE: [phone] | RECREATION HOTLINE: [phone]
ONLINE REGISTRATION: CityofLagunaNiguel.org/Registration | REGISTRATION FORM: Page 32
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