Reducing Your Waste Line: A Practical Guide for Lawndale Residents
In 2008, the average American generated 4.5 pounds of waste per day, totaling approximately 1.35 billion pounds nationwide calrecycle.ca.gov. Fast forward to today, California's Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383) has set ambitious goals to reduce organic waste and its environmental impact.
📉 Understanding SB 1383 and Its Impact
Effective statewide, SB 1383 mandates a 75% reduction in organic waste sent to landfills by 2025. This includes food scraps, yard trimmings, and paper products. Additionally, the law requires the recovery of at least 20% of edible food that would otherwise be discarded.
For residents, this means participating in local organic waste collection programs and properly sorting waste into designated bins.
💰 Save Money by Reducing Waste
In Lawndale, your trash service fee is determined by the size of your black trash container. As of January 1, 2025, the quarterly residential rates are:
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35-gallon cart: $82.11
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65-gallon cart: $97.62
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95-gallon cart: $113.10
Residents aged 65 and older are eligible for a 15% discount on refuse services lawndale.ca.gov.
By reducing your waste, you can downsize to a smaller container, potentially lowering your fees.
✅ Tips to Reduce Your Waste Line
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Assess Your Trash Usage: If your trash container isn't full each week, consider downsizing to a smaller size.
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Properly Dispose of Recycling: Place all recyclable items in your blue recycling container. Recycling is free, and you can request an additional blue container at no extra charge lawndale.ca.gov.
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Properly Dispose of Food Scraps and Yard Waste: Place food scraps and grass clippings and leaves in your green yard waste container, not the black trash container.
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Take Advantage of Free Pickup Services: Lawndale residents are entitled to six free pickups of large or bulky items per year, with a maximum of six items or 10 bags of yard waste per pickup republicservices.com.
📞 Need Assistance?
To change your trash container size or request additional recycling bins, contact Republic Services at (800) 299-4898.
For more information on Lawndale's trash and recycling services, visit Lawndale Trash & Recycling.
By taking these steps, you can reduce your environmental impact, comply with state regulations, and potentially lower your waste management costs.