Latest News
Hawaiian Gardens Spring Cleanup and Compost Giveaway
HAWAIIAN GARDENS residents – bring your over-sized and bulky waste for disposal – FREE of charge. You MUST be a Hawaiian Gardens resident to participate (bring proof of residency, such as photo ID). WHEN: Saturday, March 28, 2026; 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., or until bins are full WHERE: on Civic Center Dr., between Pioneer and Juan Ave. Event Flyer YES BRING: trash, furniture, appliances, yard waste, and general household debris. DON’T BRING: hazardous waste, used motor oil, tires, concrete, dirt, medical
Coming Soon! 2026 Carson Senior Signups
The enrollment period for Carson’s senior discount will start the week of April 13, 2026. Because trash is charged on the property tax bill, you must participate in this annual enrollment process in order to receive the discount. Renewals must be postmarked by May 15, 2026. New applications must be postmarked by May 31, 2026. Any renewals/applications postmarked after these dates may not be accepted for the 2026-27 tax year. Visit our Senior Sign-Up page for details and updated information. Visit our property
Gardena Paper Shredding Mar. 28
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, March 28, 2026; 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Where: City Hall Complex (1700 W. 162nd St.) All paper will be shredded onsite. Shredding may end before 12:00 p.m. if paper capacity is reached early.
Semi-Annual Cleanup Starts in Gardena on Feb. 14
Beginning in February 2026, 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
2026 Holidays
New year, new calendar! WR will be closed six days in 2026: New Year’s Day is on Thursday, January 1, 2026, and we will be closed. All weekday collections will be delayed by one business day that week. Saturday, January 3, will not be affected. Memorial Day is on Monday, May 25, and we will be closed. All weekday collections will be delayed by one business day that week. Saturday, May 30, will not be affected. Independence Day is on
2025-26 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
CANCELLED – Hawaiian Gardens Cleanup Nov. 15
UPDATE NOV. 12, 2025 – DUE TO FORECASTED RAIN FOR SATURDAY, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. HAWAIIAN GARDENS residents – bring your over-sized and bulky waste for disposal – FREE of charge. You MUST be a Hawaiian Gardens resident to participate (bring proof of residency, such as photo ID). WHEN: Saturday, November 15, 2025; 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., or until bins are full WHERE: on Civic Center Dr., between Pioneer and Juan Ave. YES BRING: trash, furniture, appliances, yard waste,
Carson Clean Environment Week – Fall 2025
FOR CARSON RESIDENTS ONLYFALL into good eco-habits 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 18, 2025. 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).
Gardena Paper Shredding Oct. 11
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, October 11, 2025; 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Where: Rowley Park (13220 Van Ness Ave) All paper will be shredded onsite. Shredding may end before 12:00 p.m. if paper capacity is reached early. MUST
Semi-Annual Cleanup Starts in Gardena on Oct. 4
Beginning in October 2025, 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
Lynwood Fall 2025 Community Cleanup
LYNWOOD residents – bring your over-sized and bulky waste for disposal – FREE of charge – on Saturday, September 20 from 8am-2pm at the corner of Bellinger and Butler. A valid photo ID and current copy of WR trash bill or other utility 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 –
Hawaiian Gardens Cleanup August 9
HAWAIIAN GARDENS residents – bring your over-sized and bulky waste for disposal – FREE of charge. You MUST be a Hawaiian Gardens resident to participate (bring proof of residency, such as photo ID). WHEN: Saturday, August 9, 2025; 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., or until bins are full WHERE: on Civic Center Dr., between Pioneer and Juan Ave. YES BRING: trash, furniture, appliances, yard waste, and general household debris. DON’T BRING: hazardous waste, used motor oil, tires, concrete, dirt, medical waste, pharmaceutical
Hawaiian Gardens Cleanup June 14
HAWAIIAN GARDENS residents – bring your over-sized and bulky waste for disposal – FREE of charge. You MUST be a Hawaiian Gardens resident to participate (bring proof of residency, such as photo ID). WHEN: Saturday, June 14, 2025; 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., or until bins are full WHERE: on Civic Center Dr., between Pioneer Blvd. and Juan Ave. YES BRING: trash, furniture, appliances, yard waste, and general household debris. DON’T BRING: hazardous waste, used motor oil, tires, concrete, dirt, medical waste,
Rates Set to Increase 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, 2025. 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
Gardena Compost Giveaway June 7
FOR GARDENA RESIDENTS ONLYGet your garden ready for Summer with the addition of compost! When: Saturday, June 7, 2025; 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