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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 television? 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.





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Environmental Programs Public Counter

Los Angeles County Public Counters are closed until further notice.

For Industrial Waste, Underground Storage Tanks, or Stormwater questions or submissions, email us at fchin@pw.lacounty.gov. You can also mail submissions to:

LA County Public Works
Environmental Programs Division
900 S. Fremont Avenue
Alhambra, CA 91803

Construction and Demolition Recycling and Reuse Plans can be submitted via email at CND@pw.lacounty.gov or by fax (626) 628-9733.

If you have any questions, contact the Environmental Programs Public Counter at (626) 458-3517, Monday to Thursday, 8am to 4pm.

Green Waste Management Resource Guide

Need a place to take your green waste?  The Green Waste Management Resource Guide contains a list of locations that accept green waste.

Day Without Hunger

There are over 1.5 million food insecure residents living in Los Angeles County. Los Angeles Lakers, Kyle Kuzma, challenges you to help fight hunger. To learn how you can do your part, visit FoodDropLA.com.

Beverage Container Recycling

Recycling beverage containers is a double play.  It reduces landfill waste and puts cash in your pocket.  Click here for more information and to find recycling centers near you.

COVID-19 Impacts to Solid Waste Management

LA County will continue collecting trash, recycling, green waste and bulky items in unincorporated communities through contracted waste haulers while flattening the curve on COVID-19. However, some events have been affected.
Click here to learn more.

Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Survey

We would like to hear from you!

Thank you for participating and ensuring that HHW/E-Waste items are properly disposed.  Let us know about your experience by completing this quick survey.

Fire Debris and Hazard Tree Removal Program Appointments

These appointments are to help guide property owners affected by the Bobcat and Lake Fires with the fire debris and hazard tree removal process. Click here to register.

FREE Mattress Recycling Collection Events in the Antelope Valley and Sierra Pelona Mountains

FREE Mattress Recycling Collection Events in the Antelope Valley and Sierra Pelona Mountain areas – July 31 (Lake LA/Lancaster), August 14 (Palmdale), and August 21 (Lake Hughes).

Trash Travels: The Journey Begins With You!

Everyone has a role to play in keeping creeks, lakes, rivers and ocean beaches free of litter, pollutants and other debris. Click here and see if you’ve thought about all the kinds of refuse that damage our waterways and beaches. Use trash cans. Properly discard these waste products to protect our environment.

Waste-Free Event Guide          

Learn how to make your next event as close to waste-free as possible with the Waste-Free Event Guide. No event is too big or too small to make a difference.

Illegal Dumping

Let’s punt away illegal dumping once and for all. Do your part to keep your community safe and clean. Click here to learn how you can prevent and report illegal dumping.

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. Click here for more information.

Report Abandoned Shopping Carts

Report abandoned shopping carts to the California Shopping Cart Retrieval Corporation at (800) 252-4613, by email, or online. iPhone users can download the CartSnap app to report abandoned shopping carts. 

eNotify Email Notification System

Los Angeles County Public Works offers an e-mail notification system to provide up-to-date information on topics or events of interest. This system allows you to customize your notifications, so sign up today!

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Dispose of household hazardous and electronic waste at our free events.
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Collection Schedule
July 31
      Santa Clarita
August 7
      Arcadia
      Hacienda Heights
      Palmdale


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Household Hazardous Waste/Electronic Waste Survey

Smart Gardening
Attend a free webinar
July 28, Register Here
July 29, Register Here
July 31, Register Here
Click here for more information.

Tire Recycling Events
Drop off old tires at our free event.
August 21
     Hawthorne
October 23
     Antelope Valley
Click here for more information.

SUSTAINABILI“TIPS”

Did you get new gadgets for the holidays?  Looking to get rid of some of those outdated electronics or any holiday lights and decorations?  If they are still usable, post them on the County Materials Exchange website, www.LACoMAX.com, and keep them out of landfills!

Managed by the Los Angeles County Public Works, Environmental Programs Division
Toll Free Phone Number: 1(888) CLEAN LA
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