Franchise Waste Collection System - County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works

NORTH WEST BAY AND MOUNTAIN FRANCHISE AREA

Area Map (PDF, 131KB)

Residents in the unincorporated Los Angeles County area of North West Bay and Mountain are now enjoying the benefits of the County’s new franchise solid waste collection system, such as twice annual unlimited bulky items curbside collection, an annual curbside clean-up event in unlimited amounts, four community clean-up projects, senior discounts and roll out services for qualifying residents, additional household hazardous waste round-up events (includes universal waste), and electronic waste collection events. For a complete list of service features, click here. (PDF, 16KB)

Universal Waste Systems, Inc. (UWS) signed an agreement with the County to provide exclusive waste disposal and recycling services to the residents of North West Bay and Mountain.

NEW RATE
As of August 1, 2011, the new rate for basic service is $35.32 per month or $105.96 per quarter. The discounted senior rate is $26.49 per month or $79.47 per quarter. This accounts for changes in the Consumer Price Index (Service Component), Department of Energy Index (Fuel Component) and solid waste disposal fees. These rates were calculated in accordance with the terms of the franchise and was reviewed and verified by the County to ensure the adjustment is justified.

As part of the new service, each household received three 96-gallon containers free of charge: one green yard waste, one black refuse, and one blue recycling container. If you need more containers for either recyclables or green waste, you may receive one of each at no additional cost, upon request.

If you would like to exchange the 96–gallon carts for smaller carts, such as 64–gallon or 32–gallon carts, or receive additional carts, call UWS at (800) 631-7016 to arrange an exchange.

What you can and cannot place in containers

For Holiday Collection Schedule, click here (PDF, 29KB).

The subscription form (PDF, 304KB) describes service options and rates, and includes the customer bill of rights. If you did not receive a copy please contact UWS.

Find out more about what's happening in your community. Read United Waste Systems' quarterly newsletter!

Winter 2010 (PDF, 629KB)
Summer 2010 (PDF, 641KB)

Residents who are new to the community should contact UWS at (800) 631-7016 to subscribe, and to ensure uninterrupted trash and recycling service.

Customer Self-Haul: Residents may collect trash in their own containers and transport the waste in their own vehicles to a recycling or disposal facility. Residents who self-haul must provide proof of recycling or disposal to UWS.

Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection events are open to all residents of L.A. County. For more information click here. To find out about other programs like Tire Recycling and Smart Gardening, please return to www.888CleanLA.com.

For more information, or if you have additional questions, please contact UWS at (800) 631-7016. You may also call the Franchise information hotline at (800) 993-5844.