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Carson Clean Environment Week Spring 2023
FOR CARSON RESIDENTS ONLY Celebrate Earth Day 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 April 22, 2023. 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. Proof of Carson residency required NO commercial or business waste will be
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
Carson Senior Sign Ups – 2023-24 Edition
The enrollment period for Carson’s senior discount will start on April 17, 2023. 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, 2023. New applications must be postmarked by May 31, 2023. Any renewals/applications postmarked after these dates may not be accepted for the 2023-24 tax year. Visit the Senior Sign-Up page for details and updated information.
Glendale’s 2023 Compost Giveaway Dates Set
The City of Glendale hosts free compost giveaway events throughout the year for its residents. In 2023, events will be on March 4, April 1, October 7, and November 4. 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.
Gardena Paper Shredding Event Scheduled for April 29
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.
Three Opportunities for Gardena’s Commercial Customers to Learn About Organics Recycling
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
Dates Set for First Bulky Item Collection Event of 2023 For Gardena Residents
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
2022-23 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 must be cut in half. Trees will
Recycling And Mixed Organics Recycling Expands In Lynwood
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 Lynwood. Commercial customers include multi-family complexes (4+ 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,
Recycling and Mixed Organics Recycling Expands in Gardena and Hawaiian Gardens
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
Residential Food Scraps Recycling Starts in Gardena on July 1, 2022
Waste Resources, the City of Gardena’s franchised solid waste hauler, is continuing the rollout of mandatory organics recycling by announcing the start of residential mixed organics recycling on July 1, 2022. This improvement to the city’s overall residential recycling program is a result of statewide regulations that went into effect January 1, 2022 and are slowly rolling out across California. These wide-reaching regulations set statewide targets to reduce organic waste disposal and increase edible food recovery to serve the food
Waste Resources to Start Additional Bulky Item Collection Event Program for Gardena Residents
Beginning in August 2022, 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. 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… Aug. 6 Aug. 13 Aug. 20 Aug. 27 Sep. 3 Gardena residents are still eligible to receive free bulky item
Hawaiian Gardens to Receive New Residential Carts
Residents in Hawaiian Gardens will soon be receiving new carts to replace the ones in use since WR took over the solid waste franchise in November 2019. This cart exchange is part of the recently amended franchise agreement between the City and WR. Delivery of the carts will begin June 15 and continue each Wednesday through July 6. Services will not be interrupted during this time. Residents should do the following: Set out all old carts on collection day until
Lynwood Adds Blue Cart Recycling Service
To meet the requirements of new California regulations (SB 1383), customers in Lynwood will start seeing improvements to recycling programs over the next year. The first, and most visible, improvement is the addition of carts for the separation of dry recyclables such as clean paper, bottles and cans, glass, and some metals. Under SB 1383, customer participation in this program is MANDATORY. Waste Resources, the City’s exclusive waste hauler, will start distributing these carts with blue lids on Monday, June
Hawaiian Gardens Rate Increase
HAWAIIAN GARDENS CUSTOMERS: Due to cost of living increases, customers in Hawaiian Gardens will be seeing new rates effective July 1, 2022. Read the notice here. CLIENTES DE HAWAIIAN GARDENS: Debido al aumento del costo de vida, los clientes de Hawaiian Gardens verán nuevas tarifas a partir del 1 de julio de 2022. Lee el aviso aquí.
