Household batteries and light bulbs including Compact Fluorescent (CFL) bulbs, Fluorescent tubes, and LED bulbs are considered hazardous waste and must not be placed in trash or recycling containers (incandescent light bulbs may be disposed of as trash). The City of Pasadena offers various options for the disposal of these materials. Please see the table below for disposal options for each type. Safety Notes: Please visit the EPA website for guidance on broken CFLs or other mercury-containing bulbs. While storing...
RECYCLING RESOURCES
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Organics Recycling & Composting
California adopted Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383) which requires communities to reduce organic waste disposal, such as food waste, by 75% by 2025. To achieve this mandate, the City has launched a Curbside Organics Recycling program in which residential refuse customers must include bagged food waste in their Yard Waste containers. Businesses and multi-family properties should contact their current hauler for guidance on organic recycling options. Click here for more information about SB 1383 including current waste stream diversion levels....
Recycling Resources and Guides
RECYCLING AND WASTE REDUCTION INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS AND GUIDES Check out our informational resources designed to help you reduce waste and recycle! Residential Refuse and Recycling Residential Recycling and Refuse Services SB 1383 Organics Residential Refuse Customer Letter Residential Organics Recycling Guide FAQ Pasadena Food Waste Recycling Guide Commercial Recycling (Businesses, Multi-family, and Apartments) State Mandated Organics Recycling and Commercial Hauler Information Zero Waste Partner Program Brochure Zero Waste Partner Program Participant Goals Commercial Organics Recycling Guide Food Waste Reduction, Food...
Curbside Organics Recycling
As of January 1, 2022, residential refuse customers are required to place food waste into their yard waste container to be recycled. Businesses and multi-family properties should contact their current hauler for guidance on organic recycling options. Please visit our SB 1383 Information and Resources page for up-to-date waste stream diversion levels. How does it work? Simply collect all your food scraps in a plastic (consider reusing zip-lock bags, bread bags, or produce bags!), tie it tightly, and put it...
Pasadena Zero Waste Partner Program
The Pasadena Zero Waste Partner Program is a free program that assists businesses in becoming environmental leaders by incorporating waste reduction practices into their business models. Below, you will find the electronic application, the program brochure, and additional details about the Program. Program Information Zero Waste Partner Program Brochure Zero Waste Partner Program Waste Reduction Goals Join the Pasadena Zero Waste Partner Program Pasadena Zero Waste Partner Program Business Address * Business Address Business Address Business Address City City State/Province...
Zero Waste Pasadena 2040
What is Zero Waste? Zero Waste is a philosophy and design framework that promotes not only reuse, recycling, and conservation programs, but also, and more importantly, emphasizes sustainability by considering the entire life-cycle of products, processes, and systems. In this Zero Waste Strategic Plan (Zero Waste Plan), we will use the term “Zero Waste” to mean both reducing waste at the source and maximizing diversion from landfills, with the overall goal of striving for Zero Waste. Zero Waste is not necessarily 100 percent recycling but it shifts the...
One-Day E-Waste Collection Events
The City holds One-Day E-Waste and Document Shredding events for residents throughout the year. These events are posted on the Calendar. If you would like to subscribe for notifications of upcoming events, sign up through the Citizen Service Center. Los Angeles County also hosts one-day events for Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste. Please visit their website for more information. Additional Electronic Waste and Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Locations Los Angeles County residents can visit the S.A.F.E Collection Centers maintained by...
Commercial Recycling
Why Recycle State law (AB341) now requires apartment communities/multi-family housing with 5 or more units to recycle. Recycling may provide opportunities to save money. Recycling helps conserve resources and extends the life of California’s landfills. It also helps create a healthy environment for our community and future generations. Many apartment residents are requesting recycling; providing recycling helps promote your community as environmentally friendly and may help fill vacancies. Types of Material to Recycle Clean, dry paper Cardboard and chipboard Plastic...
Pay-As-You-Throw
Pay-As-You-Throw is the trash collection system that is tailored to single family residences and multi-family units of four or less where your cost for collection is based upon how much you recycle and how much your family throws away. The smaller your waste container and the more you recycle, the less you pay. There are three different sizes of mixed waste containers (the green lid): 32 gallons, 60 gallons, 100 gallons. You can down size your waste container for free...