Your collection day will not change. Your trash, recycling and yard waste containers will be picked up on the same day before 5 p.m. but not at the same time. Be sure to roll your containers back from the curb at the end of the day.

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Why should I recycle?

Recycling helps the city meet the requirements set by California law (AB939) requiring a 50% reduction of trash going to the landfill by the end of the year 2000. Pasadena needs your continued help to meet this goal, avoid up to a $10,000/day fine and extend the life of Scholl Canyon Landfill.

Recycling:

• Keeps your collection rates down

• Reduces the need for new landfills

• Saves energy

• Supplies valuable materials to industry

• Conserves resources for our children’s futures

What may I put in the blue-lid recycling container?

 All of the following items are recyclable; aerosol cans (empty), cans (beverage and food cans), cardboard (flattened), glass containers, junk mail, cereal boxes, newspaper (flattened), paper (any color), plastic (labeled 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 on bottom), telephone books, and  magazines.

Motor oil can be recycled, but place it in a separate clean screw-top container next to the curb.  A maximum of 2 gallons
per week may be recycled.

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What may I put in the yard waste recycling container?

Yard trimmings are grass clippings, leaves, weeds and branches that are no longer than 4 feet and thinner than 3 inches in diameter.  The container lid must be closed.

Yard trimmings are recyclable, so please do not contaminate them with any of the following:

Yard trimmings are NOT palm fronds, bamboo, food waste (including fruits and vegetables), plastic, dirt, cactus, tree stumps, branches greater than 3" in diameter, street sweepings, ashes, animal waste, lumber, logs, large tree limbs, old garden hoses or broken flower pots.

Yard trimmings are collected on the same day as garbage and recycling are collected. These materials must be properly prepared for collection and set out at your curb.

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DO NOT place hazardous material in your trash container, recycling container, or in your yard waste container.  

The City of Pasadena participates in a countywide hazardous materials recovery program. Round-ups are periodically scheduled throughout the area. To find out when the next one is, or to dispose of materials, contact Los Angeles County at their toll free number 1-888-CLEAN-L.A. or visit them on the Web.

www.888cleanla.com

Household hazardous waste is any material discarded from home that threatens public health and safety or the environment due to its chemical nature. Examples of hazardous products in your home include batteries, paint, aerosol products, pesticides, and vehicle fluids.

What should I do with my Christmas Tree?

There is a separate, free, Christmas tree recycling program. Notices will be sent to residents to inform them of their tree pickup date.

For your tree to be collected and recycled, you:

• Must place your tree at the curb by your specified time

• Must remove all tinsel, ornaments and decorations

• Must remove all metal and plastic bowls/stands

• Must place tree on the curb, not in the alley

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