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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

Enter for your chance to win A VIP Night At Staples Center

Properly dispose of your used motor oil, other household hazardous waste, and electronic waste at one of County’s mobile HHW/E-Waste collection events between January 21, 2012 to February 25, 2012 and enter on the spot for your chance to win! (Transportation, Dinner For Two (2) At L.A. Live and Tickets to a Basketball Game - sponsored by ESPN).Click here for a list of upcoming mobile HHW/E-Waste collection events.

2012 Green Leadership Award Program

On behalf of the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors, we are pleased to invite you to submit applications for the 2012 "Green Leadership Award" program. This program recognizes outstanding efforts by individuals and organizations in fulfilling innovative strategies to improve environmental sustainability.  The program is open to all County residents, public agencies, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. Download the program guidelines and award application to apply.

Proposed Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise Agreement for Unincorporated County Areas

Effective July 1, 2012, state law requires all applicable bin (or dumpster)/roll-off customers to subscribe to recycling services. As a result, the Department of Public Works has completed a Draft Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise Agreement to ensure all customers in unincorporated areas receive quality service as well as recycling services as mandated by the State. Public Works is interested in working with you in implementing a franchise system that is responsive to your needs and would like your feedback. To view the Agreement, a map of affected areas and to submit comments, please click here.

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).  

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.

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)
     Public Comments from Public Information 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 Complex (map), (626) 458-3517, open Monday - Thursday, 7 am - 5 pm. To request accommodations or obtain more information about Public Works compliance with 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
Household hazardous waste and electronic waste collection events are FREE to all residents of L.A. County.
January 28
    Hermosa Beach
Click here for a calendar of all HHW/E-waste events.
(Click here for pdf flyer)

Smart Gardening
Residents are encouraged to attend a free Smart Gardening workshop.
February 11
    Santa Clarita
    San Marino
Click here for more information.

Tire Recycling Events
Residents are encouraged to bring their used tires to our free Tire Collection Events.
February 25
    Hawthorne
Click here for more information.

SUSTAINABILI“TIPS”

Plant native plants in your garden. They require less watering and chemicals and are more resistant to pests and disease.

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