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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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Food waste is a quiet problem in Los Angeles County — and among the easiest to fix. Daily, tons of fruit peels, leftovers, and coffee grounds end up in landfills, creating methane, a potent greenhouse gas. But when these scraps go in your green bin along with yard trimmings, they’re transformed into useful, environmentally friendly [...]
Published On: December 11, 2025Categories: Uncategorized
Starting September 1, 2025, Athens Services will be the new waste hauler for all waste and recycling services in South, West, and East Whittier, East La Mirada, Los Nietos, and Sunshine Acres. CART SWAPS BEGIN SEPTEMBER 2! Universal Waste Systems (UWS) and Ware Disposal carts are being replaced with carts from Athens Services gradually throughout [...]
Published On: August 5, 2025Categories: Uncategorized-
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
