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Semi-Annual Cleanup Starts in Gardena on Sept. 28

Beginning in September 2024, Waste Resources (WR) will be offering Gardena residents another chance to dispose of unwanted bulky items free of charge.   WR will collect unwanted materials on one day over five Saturdays at the curb.  If your regular service is in the alley, your bulky items need to be placed at the curb, not in the alley.  A resident’s day will correspond to their regular collection day: If your normal trash day is… Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Then your cleanup day is… Sep. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Gardena residents are still eligible […]

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Lynwood Fall 2024 Community Cleanup

LYNWOOD residents – bring your over-sized and bulky waste for disposal – FREE of charge – on Saturday, September 21 from 8am-2pm at the corner of Bellinger and Butler.  A valid photo ID and current copy of WR trash bill are required to participate. Acceptable Items – furniture, appliances, yard waste, fluorescent light tubes and bulbs, televisions, computers, other electronics, wood waste, and single items that can be handled safely by two people. Items NOT accepted – hazardous waste, used motor oil, tires, concrete, dirt, medical waste, pharmaceutical waste, automotive/marine parts, or single items that cannot be safely handled by

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Carson Clean Environment Week – Fall 2024

FOR CARSON RESIDENTS ONLYCelebrate America Recycles Day (Nov. 15) early this year by recycling your old electronics – computers, TVs, copiers, VCRs, cell phones, DVD and Blu-Ray players, and microwaves – and commit to caring for the environment on October 19, 2024. You can also recycle your confidential documents safely and conveniently at this event. All paper will be shredded onsite. Shredding may end before 12:00 p.m. if paper capacity is reached early.  Only paper is accepted for shredding (paper clips and staples are ok). Proof of Carson residency required NO commercial or business waste will be accepted Limit two

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Third Compost Giveaway in Hawaiian Gardens

FOR HAWAIIAN GARDENS RESIDENTS ONLYIt’s almost Fall, so that means it’s time to get the garden ready for winter with compost. When: Saturday, September 14, 2024; 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., or while supplies last Where:  on Civic Center Dr., between Juan Ave. and Joliet Ave. MUST be a Hawaiian Gardens resident (bring photo ID and utility bill)SELF-SERVE event (shovels will be provided if you don’t bring one)First come, first serveDrive-up only (no walk-ins)Bring your own containers or buckets (no bags)Limit 50 gallons per vehicleNO trailers or commercial vehicles; rentals limited to pick-up trucks only Event Flyer

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Gardena’s Third Compost Giveaway in September

FOR GARDENA RESIDENTS ONLYTake advantage of the last giveaway for 2024. When: Saturday, September 7, 2024; 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., or while supplies last Where:  Rowley Park; 13220 Van Ness Avenue MUST be a Gardena resident (bring photo ID and copy of utility bill)SELF-SERVE event (shovels will be provided if you don’t bring one)First come, first serveDrive-up only (no walk-ins); enter through south Van Ness entranceBring your own containers or buckets (no bags)Limit 50 gallons per vehicleNO trailers or commercial vehicles; rentals limited to pick-up trucks only Event Flyer

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Two Workshops for Gardena Businesses This Summer

Waste Resources, along with the Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce, will be hosting two workshops for businesses and multi-family managers/owners to discuss the state’s new-ish recycling requirements.  Since Jan. 1, 2022, all residents, businesses, and multi-family properties are required to recycle their organic and dry material.  WR’s three-container system makes compliance easy.  Plus, dry recycling service is available at no additional cost in Gardena. When:  Thursday, June 12, 2024, 10:00a.m. – 11:30a.m. Where:  Mine by Design Studio (16921 S. Western). A light breakfast will be provided.  For more information, or to register, click here for June 12 .  As of July

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Second Hawaiian Gardens Compost Giveaway Scheduled for 2024

FOR HAWAIIAN GARDENS RESIDENTS ONLYIt’s almost Summer, so that means it’s time to spruce up the garden with compost. When: Saturday, June 8, 2024; 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., or while supplies last Where:  on Civic Center Dr., between Seine Ave. and Devlin Ave. MUST be a Hawaiian Gardens resident (bring photo ID and utility bill)SELF-SERVE event (shovels will be provided if you don’t bring one)First come, first serveDrive-up only (no walk-ins)Bring your own containers or buckets (no bags)Limit 50 gallons per vehicleNO trailers or commercial vehicles; rentals limited to pick-up trucks only Event Flyer

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Second Compost Giveaway Set in Gardena

FOR GARDENA RESIDENTS ONLYThere’s still time to get your garden ready before summer and we’re here to help with compost. When: Saturday, June 1, 2024; 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., or while supplies last Where:  Rowley Park; 13220 Van Ness Avenue MUST be a Gardena resident (bring photo ID and copy of utility bill)SELF-SERVE event (shovels will be provided if you don’t bring one)First come, first serveDrive-up only (no walk-ins); enter through south Van Ness entranceBring your own containers or buckets (no bags)Limit 50 gallons per vehicleNO trailers or commercial vehicles; rentals limited to pick-up trucks only Event Flyer

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Lynwood Spring 2024 Community Cleanup

LYNWOOD residents – bring your over-sized and bulky waste for disposal – FREE of charge – on Saturday, May 11 from 8am-2pm at the corner of Bellinger and Butler.  A valid photo ID and current copy of WR trash bill are required to participate. Acceptable Items – furniture, appliances, yard waste, fluorescent light tubes and bulbs, televisions, computers, other electronics, wood waste, and single items that can be handled safely by two people. Items NOT accepted – hazardous waste, used motor oil, tires, concrete, dirt, medical waste, pharmaceutical waste, automotive/marine parts, or single items that cannot be safely handled by

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Gardena Paper Shredding Event Set for April 27

FOR GARDENA RESIDENTS ONLYRecycle your confidential documents safely and conveniently at Gardena’s upcoming paper shredding event.  This is your chance to shred: documents containing social security numbers credit card and bank information and statements cancelled or unused checks insurance and income tax records receipts When: Saturday, April 27, 2024; 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Where:  City Hall Complex; 1700 W. 162nd Street All paper will be shredded onsite. Shredding may end before 12:00 p.m. if paper capacity is reached early. MUST be a Gardena resident (bring photo ID and copy of utility bill) Drive-up only (no walk-ins); enter eastbound 162nd

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