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Department of Public Works

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Everything you need to know to become an informed recycler in Los Angeles. Scan the summaries to the left then click the links to the company or agency's website for more detailed information.

Curbside Quick Reference

Plastic #1 - PETEPlastic #2 - HDPEPlastic #3 - VPlastic #4 - LDPEPlastic #5 - PPPlastic #6 - PSPlastic #7 - OtherAluminumCardboardPaperSteelThin Film Plastics - #4

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Recyclable Plastics

All clean plastics #1-7, empty plastic containers, all plastic and film plastic bags, clean polystyrene (Styrofoam), and other miscellaneous plastics, except for hygiene items or electric or battery operated toys.

Recyclable Paper

All clean, dry paper, cardboards boxes, paperboard, and chipboard. Not accepted: contaminated paper and plastic-coated containers

What's Recyclable?
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Other Notes

Check out the city's Recycling Rewards Program!

The city also supports a large number of Commercial Services.

The city offers numerous publications on recycling and reuse.
Phone 213-482-7030
Address 1149 S. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Last Updated 2011-08-23 13:40:10

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