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The 4 Rs - Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle The four Rs - Rethink, Reuse, Reduce, Recycle - are a lifestyle for a sustainable future.

Rethink your consumption habits to minimize waste. Look for
ways to reuse items whenever possible; reduce consumption to reduce waste. Purchase only items that can be recycled.

Waste Tire Recycling Program: The County’s Waste Tire Recycling Program provides outreach and education on tire issues, conducts waste tire collection events, and constructs demonstration projects featuring practical uses for recycled tires. Visit the County’s Waste Tire Recycling Program website for more information and a complete list of free waste tire collection events.
Illegal dumping: Illegal Dumping is any unauthorized and careless discarding of products, such as furniture, tires and unwanted appliances on any public or private property. Usually people dump illegally to avoid collection and disposal fees, or because they believe proper disposal is just "too much trouble."
Report Illegal Dumping: To report illegal dumping on County right-of-ways or into the County's Storm Drain System, call 1(888) CLEAN LA or (1-888-253-2652), 24 hours every day or click here to fill out our confidential online reporting form.
Have an RV?: We need to rethink about how we manage sewage from recreational vehicles (RVs). Never dump RV sewage in the park or in a ditch or storm drain. Find a site for the safe disposal of RV sewage in Los Angeles County.
Water Quality: We need to rethink about wasting water. Only 1% of all water in the world is readily available for human consumption. Keep it clean and conserve. What you can do to prevent pollution of our neighborhoods and beaches! Click here to find out.
Conversion Technology: Rethink and support alternatives to landfills! Reuse your trash to convert solid waste into renewable energy, green fuel, and other beneficial products through conversion technology. For more information, please visit our conversion technology website.
Smart Gardening: Smart gardening can help you reduce and recycle your residential yard waste by turning it into mulch and other organic products that can add health and vitality to your garden. You can attend a Smart Gardening Workshop to learn about composting, worm composting, grass recycling, water-wise gardening and fire-wise gardening. To find out more, visit www.smartgardening.com or call 1 (888) CLEAN LA.