Recycling Requirements: Lakewood vs Los Angeles
How do recycling requirements rules compare between Lakewood, CA and Los Angeles, CA?
Lakewood has fewer restrictions than Los Angeles.
Lakewood, CA
Los Angeles County
Lakewood requires residential recycling of accepted materials. Contamination with non-recyclables may cause entire bins to be rejected at the curb.
View full Lakewood rules →Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County
California SB 1383 and City Ordinance 187711 mandate organics recycling for all properties. Single-family homes use the three-cart system from LASAN. Properties with 5+ units must provide recycling under LAMC 66.03 through RecycLA franchised haulers. Contamination of recycling bins can result in service warnings. Commercial generators must also comply with AB 341 recycling mandates.
View full Los Angeles rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Lakewood | Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| Accepted | Paper, glass, aluminum, plastics | - |
| Not Accepted | Plastic bags, food waste | - |
| Enforcement | Contaminated bins skipped | - |
| Topic | Recycling Requirements | - |
| Organics | - | Mandatory under SB 1383 |
| Multi-Family | - | Recycling required per LAMC 66.03 |
| Hauler | - | RecycLA franchise system for 5+ units |
| Commercial | - | AB 341 recycling mandates apply |
| City Ordinance | - | 187711 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Lakewood FAQ
What can I recycle curbside?
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles, aluminum cans, and plastics #1-#5. No plastic bags or food-soiled items.
What if my recycling bin is skipped?
Likely contaminated. Remove non-recyclables and set out on next collection day.
Los Angeles FAQ
What can I recycle curbside?
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles, aluminum cans, and plastics #1-#5. No plastic bags or food-soiled items.
What if my recycling bin is skipped?
Likely contaminated. Remove non-recyclables and set out on next collection day.
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