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The Waste-Free Event Guide provides practical ideas and guidelines for successfully planning and executing a waste-free event, while supporting the County’s efforts to reduce solid waste sent to landfills. The Guide includes strategies for managing, reducing, and diverting solid waste from the waste stream. It also provides tips for maximizing recycling opportunities, including the recycling [...]
Published On: April 28, 2025Categories: Announcement
Sunshine Canyon Landfill Proposing to Accept Disaster-Related Debris The following provides more information on the two phases of disaster debris cleanup, and frequently asked questions about the Sunshine Canyon Landfill's acceptance of debris from the Palisades and Eaton fires. In response to the 2025 Los Angeles Fires, the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the [...]
Published On: February 13, 2025Categories: Uncategorized
Calabasas Landfill Proposing to Accept Disaster-Related Debris The following provides more information on the two phases of disaster debris cleanup, and frequently asked questions about the Calabasas Landfill's acceptance of debris from the Palisades and Eaton fires. In response to the 2025 Los Angeles Fires, the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the United States [...]
Published On: February 10, 2025Categories: Uncategorized
Property owners impacted by the Bridge Fire must follow the steps below for debris removal and rebuilding processes. Ash, debris, and fire damage on homes may contain hazardous materials that can threaten public health. The removal of debris is prohibited until an inspection of the debris is conducted by the Los Angeles County Fire - [...]
Published On: October 22, 2024Categories: Announcement
You may be aware of the three “R’s”: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle but another very important R is to Rethink. Why rethink, you may ask? Because it’s time to start thinking outside the box when it comes to the waste we create, items we purchase, and the end life of products. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and [...]
Published On: April 22, 2024Categories: SustainabilityTags: recycle, reduce, rethink, reuse, sustainable
LA County's Proactive Measures Against Illegal Dumping In many communities across Los Angeles County, illegal dumping poses a significant challenge. Not only does it endanger public health and safety, but overall community well-being. The materials that are illegally dumped create a nesting area for rodents and insects and impacts the drainage of runoff water. This [...]
Published On: April 19, 2024Categories: Illegal Dumping
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On July 1, 2025, Ware Disposal began providing services as the new waste hauler for all waste and recycling services in the unincorporated communities of South San Gabriel and Whittier Narrows. Starting November 3, 2025, Ware Disposal will begin replacing your current Universal Waste Systems (UWS) carts with carts from Ware Disposal. Here’s what to [...]
Published On: September 23, 2025Categories: Announcement
Starting November 1, 2025, Athens Services will be the new waste hauler for all waste and recycling services in the unincorporated communities of West Charter Oak, Covina (West), Azusa, and Glendora. Join us at one of the following Community Meetings to learn more: In-Person Meetings Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 10 a.m. Valleydale Park Meeting Room 5525 North Lark [...]
Published On: September 4, 2025Categories: Announcement
Los Angeles County Public Works is excited to announce a new way to stay informed and take action to keep our communities clean: the Illegal Dumping Dashboard is now live on CleanLA.com! Launched on June 23, 2025, this powerful new tool gives residents real-time insight into illegal dumping activity across the unincorporated areas of Los [...]
Published On: June 25, 2025Categories: Announcement
LA Fixit Clinic The most effective way to reduce waste is to prevent it in the first place. One great way to do that is by repairing broken items instead of throwing them away. Public Works’ LA Fixit Clinic program hosts free repair clinics throughout the County, offering residents an opportunity to have their broken [...]
Published On: June 2, 2025Categories: Announcement-
The Waste-Free Event Guide provides practical ideas and guidelines for successfully planning and executing a waste-free event, while supporting the County’s efforts to reduce solid waste sent to landfills. The Guide includes strategies for managing, reducing, and diverting solid waste from the waste stream. It also provides tips for maximizing recycling opportunities, including the recycling [...]
Published On: April 28, 2025Categories: Announcement -
Property owners impacted by the Bridge Fire must follow the steps below for debris removal and rebuilding processes. Ash, debris, and fire damage on homes may contain hazardous materials that can threaten public health. The removal of debris is prohibited until an inspection of the debris is conducted by the Los Angeles County Fire - [...]
Published On: October 22, 2024Categories: Announcement
