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Recycling Requirements: Los Angeles vs Santa Clarita

How do recycling requirements rules compare between Los Angeles, CA and Santa Clarita, CA?

Santa Clarita has fewer restrictions than Los Angeles.

Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles County

Heavy Restrictions

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.

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Santa Clarita, CA

Los Angeles County

Some Restrictions

SB 1383 requires organics diversion. AB 341 mandatory commercial recycling applies. All residents must use the three-cart system provided by Burrtec.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactLos AngelesSanta Clarita
OrganicsMandatory under SB 1383-
Multi-FamilyRecycling required per LAMC 66.03-
HaulerRecycLA franchise system for 5+ units-
CommercialAB 341 recycling mandates apply-
City Ordinance187711-
SB 1383-Organics diversion mandatory
AB 341-Commercial recycling required
Three Carts-Garbage, recycling, organics
Enforcement-City/Burrtec

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

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.

Santa Clarita 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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