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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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Date Set for Gardena Compost Giveaway

FOR GARDENA RESIDENTS ONLYIt’s Springtime, so that means it’s time to spruce up the garden with compost. When: Saturday, March 20, 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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Semi-Annual Cleanup Starts in Gardena on March 16

Beginning in March 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… Mar. 16 Mar. 23 Mar. 30 Apr. 6 Apr. 13 Gardena residents are still eligible

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2023-24 Holiday Tree Recycling Dates Set

We make it easy for all residents to recycle their tree.- Place your tree curbside the same day as your regular service. For multi-family with bin service, trees can be left in the enclosure area.- Remove all decorations (ornaments, tinsel, etc.) and metal or plastic plant stands (wooden tree stands may be left on the tree). Flocked trees are okay.- Do not place your tree in a bag.- Trees over six feet (6′) tall  (7′ for Gardena residents) must be cut in half. Trees will be picked up on the following days, on your regular service day:Carson: December 26, 2023 –

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Semi-Annual Cleanup Starts in Gardena on Sept. 23

Starting Sept. 23, 2023, 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. 23 Sep. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Gardena residents are still eligible

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Rate Increases set for July 1

ALL CUSTOMERS:  Per the terms of our Franchise Agreements with the cities of Carson, Gardena, Glendale, Hawaiian Gardens, and Lynwood, WR is permitted to adjust customer rates by certain metrics and indexes, effective July 1 of each year.  Based on these metrics, WR’s customers will be seeing new rates effective July 1, 2023. TODOS CLIENTES: según los términos de nuestros Acuerdos de franquicia con las ciudades de Carson, Gardena, Glendale, Hawaiian Gardens y Lynwood, WR puede ajustar las tarifas de los clientes según ciertas métricas e índices, a partir del 1 de julio de cada año. Según estas métricas, los clientes

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Gardena Compost Giveaway Scheduled For June 10

FOR GARDENA RESIDENTS ONLYThanks to the success of our first event in April, we’ll be holding Gardena’s second compost giveaway of the year! When: Saturday, June 10, 2023; 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

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Workshop for Gardena Residents Added

Waste Resources, with the City of Gardena, will be hosting another workshop for residents to discuss the state’s new-ish recycling requirements.  Since Jan. 1, 2022, all residents, businesses, and multi-family properties are required to recycle organics and dry material.  WR’s three-container system makes compliance easy.  Learn how to take advantage of your containers and help the City comply with state mandates. When: Thursday, June 1, 2023 during the Hollypark HOA meeting, starts at 7:00pm Where:  Rowley Park; 13220 Van Ness Avenue

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Two Workshops on April 13 for Gardena Customers

Waste Resources, with the City of Gardena, will be hosting two workshops on April 13 to discuss the state’s new-ish recycling requirements.  Since Jan. 1, 2022, all residents, businesses, and multi-family properties are required to recycle organics and dry material.  WR’s three-container system makes compliance easy.  Learn how to make the most of your containers and help the City meet state recycling targets. The BUSINESS workshop starts at 10:00am The RESIDENTIAL workshop starts at 6:00pm. Both are at the Nakaoka Community Center (1670 W. 162nd Street)

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Gardena Compost Giveaway Scheduled for April 22

FOR GARDENA RESIDENTS ONLYJoin us for Gardena’s first compost giveaway. When: Saturday, April 22, 2023; 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., or while supplies last Where:  Johnson Park; 1200W. 170th Street Proof of Gardena residency required.First come, first serveSelf-serve eventDrive-up only (no walk-ins)Bring your own containers or bucketsLimit ½ cubic yard (equivalent to 96 gallons) per vehicleNO trailers or commercial vehicles; rentals limited to pick-up trucks only

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