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
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 →Santa Clarita, CA
Los Angeles County
SB 1383 requires organics diversion. AB 341 mandatory commercial recycling applies. All residents must use the three-cart system provided by Burrtec.
View full Santa Clarita rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Los Angeles | Santa Clarita |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| 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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