| Population: |
3,819,951 |
| Recycling rate: |
62.0% |
| Calculated for year ending: |
June 2005 |
| Rate includes: |
|
| Residential |
 |
| Commercial |
|
| Other |
|
| Rates by category: |
|
| Residential |
45.0% |
| Commercial |
77.0% |
Materials included:
(See key below) |
|
| Paper |
NP, OCC, MG, TB, MP, OP |
| Metal |
ALC, TC, APP |
| Plastic |
PET, HDPE, PB, BVC |
| Glass |
GCON |
| Bulk |
WOOD, CND |
| Automotive |
AUTO, ABAT, OIL |
| Hazardous |
HHW, ESRP, FLP |
| Organic |
YARD |
| Other |
|
| Total tonnage collected: |
5,760,000 |
| By city |
1,355,326 |
| By contracted haulers |
4,404,674 |
Tonnage collected
per material: |
|
| Paper |
810,599 |
| Metal |
730,094 |
| Glass |
162,425 |
| Plastic |
15,991 |
| Yard trimmings |
897,317 |
| Other |
3,143,574 |
| Collection methods: |
|
| Curbside |
Yes |
| Frequency |
Weekly |
| Number of households |
745,000 |
| Is program mandatory? |
No |
| How are materials collected? |
Source-separated |
| Program operated by: |
City crews |
| Dropoff |
Yes |
| Number of sites |
6 |
| Program operated by: |
City crews |
| Multifamily dwelling |
Yes |
| Program operated by: |
City crews, private haulers |
| Other |
None |
Commercial recycling
program offered: |
N.A. |
| Recycling goals: |
|
| Mandated goal |
No |
| Non-mandated goal |
70% by 2020 |
| Goals met |
No |
| Financial information: |
|
| Annual revenue from the sale of recyclables |
$2,900,000 |
| Recycling budget |
$39,075,021 |
| Overall solid waste budget |
$95,304,931 |
| How are residents charged for recycling |
There is no charge |
| Recycling director: |
Alex Helou |
| Title |
Division Manager |
| Telephone number |
(213) 485-3637 |
| Fax number |
(213) 485-2961 |
| Web site |
www.lacity.org |
|
