With the new organic waste collection service, most residents located in the County unincorporated communities will continue utilizing their current containers for trash, recyclables, and green waste but place food waste in their yard or green waste container.  Most businesses will need to separate their food waste and utilize a new food waste container.  Over the first half of 2022, you can expect notices from your waste hauler providing specific information on when, and how, to separate and dispose of waste in correct containers to ensure proper processing of organic waste and reduce contamination. Fines for non-compliance will begin in 2024, as per State regulations.
You may self-manage all or part of your organic waste.  Self-management includes, but is not limited to self-hauling, back-hauling, or on-site composting.  If you self-haul your organic waste, you must take it to an acceptable community compost center.  If you would like to manage your organic waste on site, and learn more about backyard composting, please visit SmartGardening.com.  Webinar attendees may purchase a discounted compost bin.  If you self-manage, you will be required to register and submit information to Los Angeles County Public Works to ensure compliance.  Additional details are included in the Ordinance Guidelines.
You can also take steps to reduce the amount of food waste you generate by purchasing only what you need, storing food adequately, or donating surplus edible food.  For more information visit CleanLA's Smart Business Recycling.
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