La Mirada Refuse and Recycling Programs

The City of La Mirada operates a multi-layer approach to refuse and recycling with various programs designed to fit the needs of residential, commercial, and multi-family dwellings.  After an extensive Request for Proposal process in 2009, the La Mirada City Council approved an agreement with EDCO Disposal Service for the exclusive collection of Refuse, Recycling, and  Organic waste. Please click on EDCO Solid Waste Services Agreement and Amendment to view the agreement documents.  For your convenience, information is listed below on the various programs offered to residents.  For additional assistance, please visit EDCO Disposal or contact the City’s recycling coordinator at (562) 902-2385.

• New Residential Organics Recycling– The City of La Mirada together with EDCO Disposal launched a new Organics Recycling Program on January 1, 2022 to comply with state mandated recycling goals. Organic waste includes food scraps, green waste, landscaping debris, wood, fiber and biosolids. Residents are able to place material in their green carts and EDCO will collect and process the materials into fertilizer, mulch, and renewable energy. By reducing the amount of waste sent to the landfill, the program will result in cleaner air, healthier soils, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

  For more information, please visit EDCO Disposal Organic Recycling or contact the City's recycling coordinator at (562) 902-2385.

• Residential Recycling and Refuse – The City of La Mirada contracts with EDCO Disposal Service for the collection of Refuse, Recycling, and Organic Waste from all single family dwellings.  Residents are provided three 90-gallon bins for refuse, recycling, and organic waste.  In addition, EDCO also provides the following services at no charge:
  • Unlimited Bulky Item Pick-Up - Bulky items include hard to handle items such as furniture  and major appliances.  Bulky items are collected on your regular trash day provided a request is made 24-hours prior to pick-up.  Please call EDCO at (562) 597-0608 to schedule a pick-up
  • E-Waste and U-Waste curbside Pick-up - Residents can schedule e-waste pickup service for items such as televisions, computers, printers, etc. (please no other Household Hazardous Waste). Residents can schedule u-waste pickup service for items such as fluorescent tubes, compact fluorescent lamps, household batteries and mercury-containing thermometers and thermostats. Please call EDCO at (562) 597-0608 to schedule a pick-up
  • SHARPS Collection - Please call EDCO at (562) 597-0608 to schedule a pick-up
  • Senior Discount (62 and above)
  • In addition, EDCO holds 2 FREE paper shredding, e-waste collection and mulch event for La Mirada residents. Detailed information will be posted prior to the event.

  Please click here to learn more on how to appropriately dispose of items in the refuse, recycling and organic containers. For more information on the Residential refuse, recycling, and organic waste program, please contact EDCO at EDCO Disposal or the City’s recycling coordinator at (562) 902-2385. 

• Commercial Recycling and Refuse – Since 2012, the State of California under Assembly Bill (AB) 341 has required businesses and multi-family dwellings to recycle. EDCO Disposal provides commingled source-separated recycling where all recycling materials are mixed together and separated from trash. All commercial businesses, including multi-family dwellings are provided, at minimum, a 96-gallon recycling bin in addition to their refuse container.

Organic Recycling  – The State of California under Senate Bill (SB) 1383 is also requiring businesses and multi-Family complexes to recycle Organic Material. On August 1, 2022, the City of La Mirada together with EDCO Disposal launched a new Organics Recycling Program to comply with SB1383. Organic waste includes food scraps, green waste, landscaping debris, wood, fiber and biosolids. Commercial and multi-family dwellings are able to place material in their green carts and EDCO will collect and process the materials into fertilizer, mulch, and renewable energy. By reducing the amount of waste sent to the landfill, the program will result in cleaner air, healthier soils, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. For more information, please visit EDCO Disposal Organic Recycling or contact the City's recycling coordinator at (562) 902-2385.

Please click here to learn more on how to appropriately dispose of items in the refuse, recycling and organic containers. For more information, on the Commercial refuse, recycling, and organic waste program, please contact EDCO at EDCO Disposal or the City’s recycling coordinator at (562) 902-2385. Green Business Tools are also available here.

• Residential and Commercial Refuse Rates- 2024-25 Refuse rates are available here. For more information, contact EDCO at  EDCO Disposal or the City’s recycling coordinator at (562) 902-2385.

• Construction and Demolition – In an effort to reduce the amount of inert material that is disposed of in landfills, the City of La Mirada adheres to the CALGreen Construction Waste Reduction Requirements for all construction projects.  This programs aims to maximize recycling for construction and demolition projects.  Contractors have the choice of using the City’s Exclusive Franchised Hauler to collect and recycle Construction and Demolition material, or they may self-haul and show proof of mandatory  diversion.  For more information, contact the City’s recycling coordinator at (562) 902- 2372.

• Used Oil Recycling -  It is illegal to dispose of used oil in storm drains, or any facility other than licensed oil disposal facilities.  Residents may call Public Works for a current list of used oil disposal locations, or take the used oil in a sealed container to a Household Hazardous Waste Round Up. 

• Beverage Container Recycling – The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) administers funding programs to assist organizations with establishing convenient beverage container recycling and litter abatement projects, and to encourage market development and expansion activities for beverage container materials.  The City of La Mirada currently receives funds for Beverage Container Recycling and utilizes it for litter abatement programs in the Public Right-of-Way.

• Household Hazardous Waste – The City of La Mirada participates in the Los Angeles County Household Hazardous Collection Program events which is sponsored jointly by the Sanitation Districts and Los Angeles County. The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program gives Los Angeles County residents a legal and cost-free way to dispose of unwanted household chemicals that cannot be disposed of in the regular trash.   In addition to several permanent drop-off sites in Los Angeles County, weekly events are also sponsored by various cities.  For a list of accepted material and a current list of permanent locations and weekly mobile events, visit the County website.

• Composting Workshops – Los Angeles County offers free Smart Gardening workshops to improve your lawn/garden and reduce waste. No reservations are needed for this workshop and they are 1.5 hours and are held at Learning Centers, libraries, parks, and schools. Both Beginner Workshops and Advanced Workshops are available.  For a list of locations and schedule of classes, visit the Composting workshop website.

2024 Holiday Trash and Street Sweeping Schedule

Thanksgiving - November 28
Trash – Thursday Pick-up moved to Friday, November 29.
Friday Pick-up moved to Saturday, November 30.
Street Sweeping – No Sweeping either day.

Christmas Day – December 25 
Trash – Trash will be delayed one day beginning Wednesday, December 25 through Saturday, December 28.
Street Sweeping – No Sweeping on December 25. Regular schedule resumes December 26 and 27. 

New Year’s Day – January 1
Trash- Trash will be delayed one day beginning Wednesday, January 1 through Saturday, January 4.
Street Sweeping- No Sweeping on January 1. Regular schedule resumes on January 2 and 3.