Why Recycle? Learn Tips That Can Benefit You!

There are many reasons to recycle! Los Angeles has one of the most successful recycling programs in America. We are gearing up to recycle even more with your help.

Save the environment and save money by using our blue bins system.

Recycling helps Angelinos save the environment by:

Using Fewer Natural Resources
Reprocessing used material to make new products and packaging reduces the consumption of virgin natural resources, such as metal and trees. ...



Rate of use and disposal by humans takes a particularly heavy toll on irreplaceable natural resources from our forests and mines. Angelinos' can help preserve valuable resources all over the United States by giving new life to used materials through recycling.

Reducing Greenhouse Gases
Much of the energy used in the creation and transportation of new products involves burning fossil fuel like gasoline, diesel and coal. These are also the most important sources of carbon and other greenhouse gas emissions into the environment. When Angelinos recycle, less energy is needed to reprocess used material into new products. Recycling just one aluminum can saves enough electricity to light a 100-watt bulb for 3½ hours.

Maximize Remaining Landfill Space
Many recyclable material does not decompose quickly. For example, glass can take millions of years to decompose. When recyclables are transported as trash to landfills they take up valuable landfill space. Angelinos' can help maximize the use of landfill space by only sending material that cannot be recycled or composted.

Reducing the Frequency oF Trash PIckups
By diverting recyclables from trash bins to blue bins, Angelinos are able to reduce the amount of material in trash bins. Some multifamily residential properties are able to reduce the volume of material in trash bins significantly enough to reduce the frequency of their trash bin service. Reducing trash bin service can lead to cost savings for property owners and property managers.

Improving Curb Appeal
Clean, well maintained buildings and yards provide "curb appeal". This is the key to attracting residents and keeping vacancies down. Angelinos can maintain the attractiveness of their property by using their blue bins correctly to avoid overflow problems.

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