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Transition to Franchised Waste Hauling Service for Commercial Properties to Begin December 1, 2021
GLENDALE, CA—Starting December 1, 2021, waste collection services for commercial properties will be franchised to four private haulers selected by the City. The waste hauling companies will collect trash, recycling, organics, and bulky items from businesses and multi-family properties of five or more units. The change reflects Glendale’s support of regulatory compliance to recycle materials and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by diverting organic waste from landfills. The transition to the franchised haulers will be completed by February 1, 2022.
Each hauler will service one of four quadrants within the city, with Southland Disposal Services serving the northwest, Athens Services serving the northeast, Waste Resources serving the southwest, and NASA Services serving the southeast. All four haulers have notified property and business owners about the changes, and will continue to provide crucial information throughout the transition regarding collection guidelines, billing, and days of service. Customers will be contacted directly by their new hauler.
The transition will help businesses comply with AB 341 mandatory commercial recycling, as well as their AB 1826 and SB 1383 mandatory organics recycling requirements. The franchised haulers have specialized capabilities of processing organic waste in a manner that reduces the formation of methane gas, one of the main greenhouse gases impacting the environment. Additional benefits from the program include increased consistency of service, reduced traffic congestion on city streets, and trucks that are required to be fueled by renewable energy.
The City of Glendale is proud to take the next steps in achieving its goal of Zero Waste, and of its efforts in providing City businesses with optimal materials collection resources.
For additional information, visit the City’s website or contact the City at franchise@glendaleca.gov.
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