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Enrique C. Zaldivar 

What's New? - RecycLA Franchise System - by LA Sanitation Director Enrique C. Zaldivar.Read more

 

SERVICE REQUEST

We're here to help! LA Sanitation has a wide variety of services and it is our goal to help you with what you need as quickly and efficiently as possible. Click on the link below to start your service request or call us directly at 1-800-773-2489. We're available by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! You can also create a service request using the MyLA311 app, available free in Google Play and the App Store.

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CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING


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LA Sanitation has curbside collection for Christmas trees to make it convenient to properly and safely recycle your tree. If your Christmas tree is too big to cut and place inside the green waste bin, simply remove all decorations (including ornaments, tinsels, tree stand, lights, etc.) and place the tree next to your green waste bin on collection day.

Residents of multifamily buildings are requested to place their Christmas trees at the curbside on the collection day in your neighborhood.
 
 
Want to drop off your tree at a participating tree recycling location?
  • Participating mulching facilities will accept trees until the end of January. Trees can be dropped off Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Christmas trees can also be dropped off on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at six Recreation and Park locations from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Select Fire station locations will also be accepting Christmas trees until mid-January. 
For a complete list of participating drop off locations including mulching facilities, one-day recreational park drop offs, and fire stations - learn more at lacitysan.org/treerecycle


RECYCLING HOLIDAY PACKAGING


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The holidays are here, and we're finding recycling bins throughout the City filled to the brim with cardboard boxes and packaging. Please help us by breaking down all cardboard boxes and placing them inside your recycling bin. If you have too many to fit, you can stack them next to the bin but they must be flattened and tied with string. Any air-filled plastic packaging should be deflated, and packaging materials such as styrofoam peanuts or shredded paper should be placed in a sealed bag to prevent the wind from carrying them away. Learn more about recycling at lacitysan.org/bluebin or if you have specific questions, call our 24-hour Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489.

WHAT GOES IN EACH BIN?

The standard container allotment for single-family dwellings and each unit of a duplex based on the SRF is one 60-gallon black container for refuse; one 90-gallon green container for yard trimmings; one 90 gallon blue container for recyclables. The standard allowance for multi-family dwellings is one 60-gallon black container per dwelling unit for refuse; one 90 gallon green container for yard trimmings for the lot; one 90-gallon blue container for recyclables for every four units.  Some households have brown bins, by request, for horse manure. By placing material in the proper bins, you can prevent contamination that occurs when non-recyclable items are discarded in the BLUE bin and when anything other than yard trimmings are placed in the GREEN bin. Non-recyclable items such as paper or boxes with grease or food residue, treated wood and wood-products, cloth/fabric, and fats/oils/grease in sealed containers belong in your BLACK bin. Hazardous waste and e-waste may be taken to S.A.F.E. Centers. If you have questions, need to request a new bin, or have items that are too large for your bins, please call our Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489.

LA SANITATION & ENVIRONMENT HAS THREE MAIN PROGRAM AREAS

clean water

LASAN operates and maintains the largest wastewater treatment and collection systems in the United States. It serves a population of more than four million within a 600 square mile service area, including Los Angeles and 29 contracting cities and agencies. Los Angeles’ more than 6,700 miles of public sewers convey about 400 million gallons per day of flow from residences and businesses to the LASAN's four water reclamation plants.

watershed protection homepage

This award-winning program focuses on both flood control and pollution reduction while ensuring Los Angeles’ compliance with federal, state and local regulations and reducing the amount of stormwater pollution flowing into and through regional waterways.

solid resources new

LASAN is responsible for the collection and removal of solid materials and waste in the City of Los Angeles. The City collects refuse, recyclables, yard trimmings, horse manure and bulky items with over 750 vehicles, most of which use clean fuel to reduce emissions.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday, January 19
9:00AM - 3:00PM
South Park Recreation Center 345 E. 51st Street, Los Angeles, Ca 90011View Map
Saturday, January 26
9:00AM - 11:00AM
Lopez Canyon 11950 Lopez Canyon Rd.View Map
Saturday, January 26
9:00AM - 11:00AM
5400 Griffith Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027View Map

Photos From Past Events

LA Sanitation and Environment oversees the collection of Christmas trees that are recycled and turned into mulch.
LA SANITATION AND ENVIRONMENT ALONG WITH CITY OFFICIALS LAUNCH CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING PROGRAM
Event Date:
Dec. 18, 2018
Gardener Caretaker Dianah Scates with LA Sanitation and Environment Director and General Manager Enrique C. Zaldivar; LA Sanitation and Environment Division Manager Khalil Gharios; and LA Sanitation and Environment Assistant Director Jose Garcia.
LA SANITATION AND ENVIRONMENT RECOGNIZES EMPLOYEES (PART I)
Event Date:
Dec. 04, 2018
Project Coordinator Jason Flannigan with LA Sanitation and Environment Director and General Manager Enrique C. Zaldivar; LA Sanitation Assistant Director Alex Helou; and LA Sanitation Division Manager Cecile Buncio.
LA SANITATION AND ENVIRONMENT RECOGNIZES EMPLOYEES (PART II)
Event Date:
Dec. 04, 2018
Senior Systems Analyst 1 John Hoang with LA Sanitation and Environment Director and General Manager Enrique C. Zaldivar, LA Sanitation and Environment Assistant Director Mas Dojiri; and LA Sanitation and Environment Division Manager Anita Fernandez.
LA SANITATION AND ENVIRONMENT RECOGNIZES EMPLOYEES (PART III)
Event Date:
Dec. 04, 2018
Executive Assistant Leticia Gonzalez with LA Sanitation and Environment Director and General Manager Enrique C. Zaldivar.
LA SANITATION AND ENVIRONMENT RECOGNIZES EMPLOYEES (PART IV)
Event Date:
Dec. 04, 2018
The event was held at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.
LA SANITATION STAFF VOLUNTEER AT LOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOOD BANK
Event Date:
Dec. 01, 2018

THE JAPANESE GARDEN

Japanese Garden #4

In the midst of the busy San Fernando Valley lies an oasis, a 6 1/2 acre garden, which demonstrates a positive use of reclaimed water and provides a relaxing environment for residents to enjoy.More about THE JAPANESE GARDEN

LOS ANGELES ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER AT HYPERION

ELC #1

Located in Playa del Rey, the three-story ELC was designed as an interactive learning environment that explains and demonstrates sustainable principles for everyday life.
More about LOS ANGELES ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER AT HYPERION

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