Los Angeles CA
1-25-2024 1:24am

Blue Bin Recycling - Update on What is NOT Allowed

L.A.'s Green New Deal, launched by Mayor Eric Garcetti in April 2019, set aggressive goals with regards to waste including no longer sending any trash to landfills by 2050.

The LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN) collects an average of 800 tons per day of recyclable materials. 

Los Angeles’ Green New Deal, launched by Mayor Eric Garcetti in April 2019, set aggressive goals with regards to waste: 

  • achieving a zero waste future by phasing out styrofoam by 2021
  • ending the use of plastic straws and single-use takeout containers by 2028
  • no longer sending any trash to landfills by 2050.

THESE ITEMS GO IN THE TRASH, NOT THE RECYCLING BIN

If these items are placed in the blue container, there's a likelihood of contaminating the other clean materials. Please ensure that the items placed in the blue container are clean and free from contaminants.

Contaminated Paper:

  • Heavily soiled papers or bags with oils or food waste should be placed inside the black bin.

Glass (the following items should be placed inside the black bin):

  • Window glass
  • Mirror glass
  • Auto glass
  • Standard light bulbs
  • Crystal
  • Ceramics

Miscellaneous Materials:

  • Cloth/fabric
  • Mini blinds
  • Kitchen utensils
  • Lawn furniture
  • Garden hoses
  • Rubber tires
  • Construction materials, including asphalt or concrete, wood and wood products

These miscellaneous materials may have special handling requirements so please contact the LASAN Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489 for information on how to dispose of such items.

Electronic Waste:

  • All electronic devices
  • Electrical cords and wiring
  • Electric or battery operated toys
  • Appliances
  • Compact fluorescent and LED light bulbs
  • All batteries (including car batteries, household batteries, and rechargeable batteries)

E-waste is accepted at the curbside by special appointment (contact our Call Center) or by drop-off at S.A.F.E. Centers and Mobile Collection Events.

Hazardous Materials:

  • Syringes and needles
  • Medical waste
  • Drugs (pills, liquids, gel caps, vials, and injectables)
  • All partially filled aerosol cans and containers for cleaning fluids, automotive fluids, pesticides, oil based paint, garden chemicals, and pool cleaners

Household hazardous waste (HHW) can be taken to our S.A.F.E. Centers and Mobile Collection Events.

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