LA Sanitation: Prevent Blue-bin Contamination

Top 6 items frequently placed in blue bins that end up contaminating loads:

1️⃣ E-waste

2️⃣ Clothes/Textiles

3️⃣ Plastic films/Plastic wraps

4️⃣ Garden hoses

5️⃣ Liquids

6️⃣ Food ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

🗣 Help us prevent recycling contamination ⚠️♻️

In an effort to help spread Recycling-Ed and prevent contamination, please visit our website at 👉 lacitysan.org/bluebin

Check out our link for a full list of eligible recyclables: If you have questions about recycling please reach out via social, or call our 24 - hour Customer Care Center at 📞 800-773-2489

Remember that all plastics must be rinsed and emptied before placing them in the #bluebin

DO NOT RECYCLE THESE ITEMS IN THE BLUE BIN:

If these items are placed in the blue container, there's a likelihood of contaminating the other clean materials. Please ensure that the items placed in the blue container are clean and free from contaminants.

Contaminated Paper: 

• Heavily soiled papers or bags with oils or food waste should be placed inside the black bin.

Glass (the following items should be placed inside the black bin): 

• Window glass

• Mirror glass

• Auto glass

• Standard light bulbs

• Crystal

• Ceramics  

Miscellaneous Materials: 

• Cloth/fabric

• Mini blinds

• Kitchen utensils

• Lawn furniture

• Garden hoses

• Rubber tires

• Construction materials, including asphalt or concrete, wood and wood products

These materials may have special handling requirements so please contact the LASAN Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489 for information on how to dispose of such items.

Electronic Waste: 

• All electronic devices

• Electrical cords and wiring

• Electric or battery operated toys

• Appliances

• Compact fluorescent and LED light bulbs

• All batteries (including car batteries, household batteries, and rechargeable batteries)

E-waste is accepted at the curbside by special appointment (contact our Call Center) or by drop-off at S.A.F.E. Centers and Mobile Collection Events.

Hazardous Materials: 

• Syringes and needles

• Medical waste

• Drugs (pills, liquids, gel caps, vials, and injectables)

• All partially filled aerosol cans and containers for cleaning fluids, automotive fluids, pesticides, oil based paint, garden chemicals, and pool cleaners

Household hazardous waste (HHW) can be taken to our S.A.F.E. Centers and Mobile Collection Events.