Approximately half of the waste generated at education facilities is comprised of organic materials.
Approximately half of the waste generated at education facilities is comprised of organic materials.
Recycling Resources for K–8 Schools
The Youth for Environmental Sustainability (YES) Toolkit is a resource to assist K-8 schools in complying with state recycling laws by implementing new or enhancing existing waste reduction and recycling programs. The YES Toolkit encourages participation from students, teachers, and parents; and it is a valuable resource that helps improve staff efficiency, provides interdisciplinary lesson plans, and model programs to learn about environmental sustainability in schools. Learn more by clicking this link to access the K–8 YES Guidelines.
Recycling Resources for Higher Education
In addition to K-8 schools, resources are also available to high schools and colleges/universities to assist them with successful implementation of campus-wide recycling programs. Learn more by clicking this link to access the High School and College Campus Toolkit.
For specific information about how organic waste is being managed in your community, contact your waste hauler. If you live in an unincorporated area, you may also call Los Angeles County Public Works staff at (888) 253-2652 from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday. We also encourage you to check back to this website for additional updates.
*ADA and Title VI Accommodations: Individuals requiring reasonable accommodations, interpretation services, and materials in other languages or in an alternate format may contact Los Angeles County Public Works at (626) 458-5100. Requests will be processed within 7 days. Individuals with hearing or speech impairment may use California Relay Service 711.