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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

  • 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

  • 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
  • A photographic image showing a green lawn with a paper cutout of the recycling arrows symbol and the words "Waste Free Event Guide"

    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

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  • 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: , , , ,