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Republic Services Trash Collection Delays: Temporary Trash Drop-Off Locations for Impacted Customers Republic Services has opened its facilities to all residents and businesses affected by the service disruption and has placed temporary dumpsters throughout the community to offer immediate disposal options. Proof of residency is required to use these locations. Please see this map and [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

This season, your Little Leaguer has the chance of a lifetime to throw out the first pitch to MVP Freddie Freeman at Dodger Stadium! Los Angeles County Public Works and the Dodgers Foundation are teaming up to bring a major league opportunity to Dodgers Dreamteam players across LA County, through the Beverage Container Recycling Challenge! [...]

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 [...]