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May 26 2023

Rate Increases set for July 1

Carson, Gardena, Glendale, Hawaiian Gardens, Lynwood, News / 2023-05-26 / 1 minute of reading

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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May 19 2023

Gardena Compost Giveaway Scheduled For June 10

Events, Gardena / 2023-05-19 / 1 minute of reading

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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May 16 2023

Workshop for Gardena Residents Added

Events, Gardena, News / 2023-05-16 / 1 minute of reading

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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Mar 31 2023

Two Workshops on April 13 for Gardena Customers

Events, Gardena, News / 2023-03-31 / 1 minute of reading

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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Mar 15 2023

Gardena Compost Giveaway Scheduled for April 22

Events, Gardena / 2023-03-15 / 1 minute of reading

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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Feb 16 2023

Gardena Paper Shredding Event Scheduled for April 29

Events, Gardena / 2023-02-16 / 1 minute of reading

FOR GARDENA RESIDENTS ONLYRecycle your confidential documents safely and conveniently at Gardena’s upcoming paper shredding event. When: Saturday, April 29, 2023; 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Where: City Hall Complex; 1700W. 162nd Street All paper will be shredded onsite. Shredding may end before 12:00 p.m. if paper capacity is reached early. Proof of Gardena residency required.NO commercial or business waste will be accepted.Limit five (5) file/paper boxes (12″ x 16″ x 10″) per resident for shredding.

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Feb 9 2023

Three Opportunities for Gardena’s Commercial Customers to Learn About Organics Recycling

Events, Gardena, News / 2023-02-09 / 1 minute of reading

Waste Resources, along with the Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce, will be hosting three 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 organics and dry material. WR’s three-container system makes compliance easy. Plus, dry recycling service is available at no additional cost. Workshop dates are Feb. 23, Mar. 23, and Apr. 27, 2023. All will be from 9:30a-11:30a at Mine by Design Studio (16921 S. Western). UPDATE: The Feb. 23 and Apr. 27 events have been cancelled. For more information, or

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Jan 9 2023

Dates Set for First Bulky Item Collection Event of 2023 For Gardena Residents

Events, Gardena, News / 2023-01-09 / 1 minute of reading

Beginning in February 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… Feb. 18 Feb. 25 Mar. 4 Mar. 11 Mar. 18 Gardena residents are still eligible

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Nov 27 2022

2022-23 Holiday Tree Recycling Dates Set

Carson, Gardena, Glendale, Hawaiian Gardens, Holiday Info, Lynwood, News / 2022-11-27 / 2 minutes of reading

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 must be cut in half. Trees will be picked up on the following days, on your regular service day:Carson: December 27, 2022 – January 14, 2023.Gardena: December

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Sep 14 2022

Recycling and Mixed Organics Recycling Expands in Gardena and Hawaiian Gardens

Gardena, Hawaiian Gardens, News / 2022-09-14 / 1 minute of reading

Waste Resources continues to roll out programs to meet the requirements of new California regulations (SB 1383) with the addition of recycling and mixed organics recycling carts for all commercial customers in Gardena and Hawaiian Gardens. Commercial customers include multi-family complexes (5+ units) and businesses with bin or regular roll-off service. Under SB 1383, customer participation in this program is MANDATORY. Waste Resources, both City’s exclusive waste hauler, will start distributing carts with blue lids (for dry recyclables such as clean paper, bottles and cans, glass, and some metals) and carts with green lids (for mixed organics such as food

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