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Hawaiian Gardens Cleanup Event
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
Carson Clean Environment Week – Spring 2025
FOR CARSON RESIDENTS ONLYCelebrate Earth Day (Apr. 22) until the end of the month 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
Lynwood Spring 2025 Community Cleanup
LYNWOOD residents – bring your over-sized and bulky waste for disposal – FREE of charge – on Saturday, April 19 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 Compost Giveaway and Clean-Up Event
FOR HAWAIIAN GARDENS RESIDENTS ONLYIt’s almost Spring, so that means it’s time to spruce up the garden with compost! When: Saturday, March 22, 2025; 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., or while supplies last Where: on Civic Center Dr., between Juan Ave. and Joliet Ave. (compost giveaway). The clean-up will be between Pioneer Blvd. and Juan 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
Gardena Compost Giveaway April 12
FOR GARDENA RESIDENTS ONLYSpring is right around the corner, so that means it’s time to spruce up the garden with compost! When: Saturday, April 12, 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
Gardena Paper Shredding April 5
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 5, 2025; 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.
Glendale to Host Four Compost Giveaways in 2025
The City of Glendale hosts free compost giveaway events throughout the year for its residents. In 2025, events will be on March 8, April 5, September 13, and October 11. All events are at the Lot 30 Parking Lot at 1255 N. Verdugo Rd from 8am-12pm, rain permitting. More information available on the City’s page or by emailing [email protected]. Event flyer
Coming Soon! 2025 Carson Senior Signups
The enrollment period for Carson’s senior discount will start on April 15, 2025. 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, 2025. New applications must be postmarked by May 31, 2025. Any renewals/applications postmarked after these dates may not be accepted for the 2025-26 tax year. Visit our Senior Sign-Up page for details and updated information. Visit our property tax page if
Semi-Annual Cleanup Starts in Gardena on Feb. 15
Beginning in February 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
2025 Holidays
New year, new calendar! WR will be closed six days in 2025: New Year’s Day is on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, and we will be closed. All weekday collections will be delayed by one business day that week. Saturday, January 4, will not be affected. Memorial Day is on Monday, May 26, and we will be closed. All weekday collections will be delayed by one business day that week. Saturday, May 31, will not be affected. Independence Day is on
Recycling Tips for the Holidays
Did you know? The US EPA estimates that during the holidays, Americans discard 25% more material than normal. That’s a lot to handle! See below for helpful holiday tips on what goes where. Recycle Cardboard boxes (gift, shoe, and shipping; flattened) Holiday letters and envelopes 100% paper gift bags Clean pie tins and aluminum roasting pans Used beverage containers (bottles and cans) Tin cans and glass jars Organics Leftovers that were forgotten in the back of the fridge for too
2024-25 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
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
