STORM
DRAINS ARE FOR RAIN!
Storm water pollution is everyone's business! Storm water pollution
is untreated contaminated water that drains from the streets of La Mirada through
the municipal storm drain system into the ocean. The largest source of
storm water pollution in La Mirada is the general public. The most common pollutants
found in the drain are trash such as fast food wrappers, cigarette butts and
styrofoam cups; and toxins such as used motor oil, antifreeze, fertilizer, pesticides
and pet droppings.
Click here for more on what YOU can do to keep our beaches and coastal waters clean.
YARD
WASTE/SMART GARDENING
Use the knowledge you gather from the website to reduce and recycle residential
yard waste and improve your garden. To get expert advice, attend a Smart Gardening
Workshop to learn about composting, worm composting, grass recycling, water-wise
gardening and fire-wise gardening.
For more Smart Gardening info, visit the Los Angeles County Smart Gardening Webpage.
AUTOMATED
REFUSE AND RECYCLING
La Mirada Recycles
is a comprehensive program that makes it easy for residents to recycle everything
from household trash to motor oil.
La Mirada’s residential automated refuse program is fully operational.
The City is on its way towards meeting state mandated goals for recycling and
avoiding financial penalties.
Residents are reminded that the trash containers are only
allowed by the curb the evening before and the day of the scheduled pickup.
Additionally, containers should be stored outside of public view in order for
a resident to be in compliance with the La Mirada Municipal Code.
If you need to exchange your current green waste or recycling
containers for the smaller 64 gallon models, or would like to request additional
containers, contact Consolidated Services. Additionally, Consolidated Services
continues to offer free bulky item pickup at the request of residents when 24
hour advance notice is given before your regular collection day. If you are
interested in having an item picked up or would like to exchange your containers
for smaller ones, call Consolidated Services Customer Service Center at (562)
946-6441.
If you have any questions regarding the new system, call
the City’s Recycling Coordinator at (562) 943-0131 or see Recycle
Guide for complete information.
Senior Discount Offered On Trash Service
Residents of La Mirada
who are 62 years of age or older, receive a special senior discount offered
by the City and Consolidated Disposal Service.
This senior discount is a reduction of normal rates and will be granted based
on the following criteria: At least one spouse is 62 years of age or older;
and the senior is the primary resident of the property. Applications must be
renewed annually.
Applications for the senior discount may be obtained at City Hall. For more
information please contact the City’s recycling coordinator at (562) 943-0131,
extension 2372.
Used Motor Oil Recycling - Free containers for Used Motor Oil can be picked up from the Public Works Department, 15515 Phoebe Avenue. For more information, call (562) 902-2385.
To protect the environment, household hazardous waste should be kept separate from ordinary refuse. The County and Sanitation District conduct household hazardous waste collections. These roundups occur every weekend at various locations.
How
to prepare:
What you CAN bring to a roundup:
What you CANNOT bring to a roundup: