Trash collection in unincorporated LA County is organized through Garbage Disposal Districts (GDDs). Property owners in GDDs are assessed a fee on their property tax bill. Residents outside GDDs are in Open Market Areas and must contract their own service. Multiple haulers serve different districts.
Trash collection in unincorporated LA County is organized through Garbage Disposal Districts (GDDs) with contracted waste haulers. Service typically includes weekly pickup of trash, recycling, and green waste (organics). Under SB 1383, organic waste must be separated from trash as of January 2022. Collection days vary by location and hauler. Bins must be placed curbside by 6 AM and retrieved within 12 hours. Excess trash beyond what fits in the bin (with lid closed) may not be collected. Extra carts can be rented from the hauler for an additional monthly fee.
Contaminating recycling bins with trash may result in the bin being tagged and not collected. Under SB 1383, repeated failure to separate organics can result in penalties starting in 2024 (escalating from warnings to fines). Placing bins out on the wrong day or leaving them curbside carries fines of $50-$100. Excess trash left beside bins may be cited as a nuisance.
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