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Residents in the unincorporated Los Angeles County area of West Whittier 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, 15KB)
Universal Waste Systems has signed an agreement with the County to provide exclusive waste disposal and recycling services to the residents of West Whittier. NEW RATE As of July 1, 2011, the new rate for basic service is $18.95 per month or $56.85 per quarter. The discounted senior rate is $14.21 per month or $42.64 per quarter. This accounts for changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), Producer Price Index (PPI), and solid waste disposal tipping 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 container for yard waste, one black container for refuse, and one blue container for recyclables. 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 Universal Waste Systems at (800) 631–7016 to arrange an exchange. What you can and cannot place in containers To find out your trash and recyclables collection pick up day, view the collection schedule (PDF, 194KB). For Holiday Collection Schedule, click here (PDF, 29KB). The subscription form (PDF, 526KB) describes service options and rates, and changes in the customer bill of rights. If you did not receive a copy, please contact Universal Waste Systems. Residents who are new to the community or are not current customers of Universal Waste Systems should contact them at (800) 631-7016 to subscribe, and to ensure uninterrupted trash and recycling service. Find out more about what's happening in your community. Read United Waste Systems' quarterly newsletter!
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 Universal Waste Systems. 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, call Universal Waste Systems at (800) 631-7016 or the Franchise information hotline at (800) 993-5844. To dispose of Household Hazardous Waste, click here for more information on upcoming FREE County Sponsored Collection Events and a list of acceptable items. | |
