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- How do I dispose of household hazardous
waste, oil, batteries and electronic components?
- What do I do with large or bulky items?
- What if I already collect recyclable
items for a local charity?
- What if I see people scavenging through
my carts?
- What will I do with my old trash can?
- How do I know if I am in a Franchised City?
- I understand many cities charge franchise and
other fees. Can I avoid or reduce the amount of these
fees?
- Can
I save money on my trash bill by switching service or
recycling?
- There is very little space at our firm for recycling,
are there recycling programs for limited space?
- Can
I reduce the size of my bin as well as my pickups per week
to save money?
- Is a multi-family
complex such as apartments, condominiums and townhouses
considered commercial?
- What is Assembly Bill 939
(AB 939)?
- How do I dispose of household hazardous
waste, oil, batteries and electronic components?
If you are a Gardena single-family resident, please call
the Phoenix Waste & Recycling Services toll-free at 888-699-7776.
All other residents or small businesses may gather your
household hazardous waste into a sturdy box/container and
call the Los
Angeles County Environmental Hotline at 888-253-2652.
After you choose your choice of language, dial extension
3 for information
on the Roundup-Hazmobile or oil recycling center near you.
- What do I do with large or bulky items?
To aid in the disposal of large, bulky items such as refrigerators,
furniture, stoves, and water heaters for Gardena
residents, Phoenix
Waste & Recycling Services will provide
collection of such items with a separate truck at no
charge. Appointments for these collections
can be made by calling 888-699-7776.
- What if I already collect recyclable
items for a local charity?
Phoenix Waste & Recycling Services encourages community
support of charitable organizations. Any recyclable materials
not accepted by charity should be placed in the blue recycling
cart for collection. All of your recycling efforts contribute
to the success of the recycling program and reduces the
amount of waste.
- What if I see people scavenging through
my carts?
If you see people going through your carts or removing
your recyclables, please call your local Police
Department's non-emergency number for assistance.
- What will I do with my old trash can?
Do not use your old, non-automated cans for your residential trash collection program. Please use the carts provided to you. The carts work with the automated system and enhance the appearance of your neighborhood. If you desire to have your old trash can(s) removed, request a "TAKE ME AWAY" sticker, apply it to the side of the can(s), set it out at the curb, and we will take it away. You can request this sticker by calling 888-699-7776.
- How do I know if I am in a Franchised City?
UPW is very familiar with franchised cities
in California. Each city is different, so please call us
toll-free at 866-699-7600 to determine
the status of a city’s franchise arrangement.
- I understand many cities charge franchise and
other fees. Can I avoid or reduce the amount of these
fees?
Yes, by recycling. The more your firm recycles, the less fees are charged to
your account. Most city fees are on trash, but many have incentives for recycling.
- Can
I save money on my trash bill by switching service or
recycling?
Yes. UPW is a very competitive trash company
with a variety of cost-effective recycling programs that
can save your
firm time and money while providing excellent service.
- There is very little space at our firm for recycling,
are there recycling programs for limited space?
Absolutely. Just call our toll-free number 866-699-7600 and UPW will
design a recycling program that will fit your needs.
- Can
I reduce the size of my bin as well as my pickups per week
to save money?
Yes. Often, other trash companies tend to over-service
their business accounts. UPW will provide a trash review
of your firm’s collection services and lower your
collection costs by revising the size and number of your
bin(s) while reducing service.
- Is a multi-family
complex such as apartments, condominiums and townhouses
considered commercial?
Yes, often they are. As a result, they are not collected
in the same manner as single-family homes.
- What is Assembly Bill 939
(AB 939)?
Assembly Bill 939 was approved by the State of California
in 1989 to avoid wasteful practices by businesses and
residents while maximizing the life of our local
landfills. By requiring recycling programs, AB 939 legislation hopes to protect
the environment, extend the life of California landfills and avoid future
burning of trash through incineration.
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