Trash & Recycling in Altadena, CA (2026)
1 verified trash & recycling rules for Altadena, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Recycling Requirements
California SB 1383 requires all residents and businesses in Altadena to separate organic waste (food scraps + yard trimmings) from trash. LA County Code Chapter 20.87 implements at the county level via Athens Services' three-bin program.
Altadena Recycling Requirements (SB 1383 + LA County Code 20.87)
Some RestrictionsCalRecycle — SB 1383 Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy
Fight Climate Change by Recycling Organic Waste To reduce methane pollution and other short-lived climate pollutants, California passed SB 1383 (Lara, 2016). The law set targets for 2025: 75% less organic waste sent to landfills. 20% of unsold, still-edible food sent to food recovery organizations. SB 1383 Regulations The Office of Administrative Law approved SB 1383 regulations. Final Regulati...
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