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Welcome to Clean LA -- a County of Los Angeles portal to a number of award-winning programs that help residents, businesses, and government keep the County clean and sustainable. From the basics of reduce, reuse and recycle, to household hazardous and electronic waste collection events and composting; this site offers information and links to answer your environmental questions: Where do I dispose of an old t.v.? How can I get a free sharps container? What is the best way to save – time, money, resources – the planet? Clean LA provides local solutions that contribute to global efforts.


HIGHLIGHTS

New Commercial Trash Collection Franchise to Begin July 1

The County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors awarded a seven year non-exclusive commercial franchise agreement to qualified waste haulers to provide commercial waste collection services within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. Beginning July 1, 2012, all unincorporated Los Angeles County residents and businesses that utilize dumpster/roll-off trash collection service, such as commercial and multifamily properties, will begin to receive new and improved trash collection services. For more information, click here.

Take the Clean LA Pledge for a Cleaner Environment!

Cities and residents are invited to take the Clean LA Pledge to keep Los Angeles County clean and lessen our impact on the environment at home, school, work, and in our communities.

Every Drop Counts!

Did you know that used motor oil never wears out and can be recycled and reused? Motor oil improperly disposed onto the ground or into storm drains can contaminate and pollute the soil, groundwater, and the ocean. Take your used motor oil to one of 650 certified collection centers in California or an auto parts store in your area to be recycled for free. A listing of certified collection centers is available at the State’s CalRecycle website (en Español). To look up the recommended oil change interval for your vehicle instead of defaulting to the oil standard of 3,000 miles, check your owners manual, or visit CheckYourNumber.org to easily find out for free the recommended time to change the oil on most vehicles made from 2000-2012. Click here for more information.

Fats, Oils & Grease

The Department of Public Works is proposing amendments to Title 20 - Utilities of the Los Angeles County Code to incorporate and consolidate requirements for the control of fats, oils, and greases (FOG) in the sanitary sewer system. Public information meetings were held on October 16, 2008 and August 25, 2009 at Public Works Headquarters. The Proposed Ordinance (Updated September 14, 2009) amending Title 20 better defines the FOG program as required by the Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements for Sanitary Sewer Systems. It also revises definitions to conform with the 2007 Uniform Plumbing Code and makes references to the Code of Federal Regulations 40CFR for Environmental Protection. Additional references can be found here:

     LA County Sanitary Sewer Management Plan (SSMP)
     Sources for Definitions in Proposed Revisions to Title 20 (PDF, 19 KB)
     Comments from Public Meeting Held on October 16, 2008 (PDF, 8 KB)

Public Counter

Visit the Environmental Programs Division Public Counter to get forms, apply for permits, request technical reviews for industrial waste or underground storage tank plans or methane gas migration protection systems. The Public Counter is located in the Annex Building of the DPW Headquarters (map), (626) 458-3517, open Monday - Thursday, 7 am - 5 pm. To request accommodations or obtain more information about ADA provisions, please contact our ADA coordinator at (626) 458-4081 or TDD (626) 282-7829.

eNotify Email Notification System

The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works (LADPW) offers an e-mail notification system to provide up-to-date information on topics or events of interest. This system allows you to customize the information you receive, so sign up today and begin receiving notifications!

UPCOMING EVENTS

HHW/E-Waste Collection
Dispose of household haz waste & e-waste at our free event (flyer).
May 19
    West Covina
Click here for a calendar of events.

Smart Gardening
Attend a free compost workshop.
May 19
    Florence-Firestone
    La Mirada
Click here for more information.

Tire Recycling Events
Drop off old tires at our free event.
May 19   
    South Gate
June 23
    Whittier Narrows Park
Click here for more information.

SUSTAINABILI“TIPS”

Each day 38,000 tons of waste are disposed of in Los Angeles County. That is enough trash to fill the Rose Bowl every 6 days. Reduce the amount of trash you generate by purchasing less, reusing, and recycling.

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