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Will there be any waivers/exemptions from organic waste collection service? RS

Residential customers already receive a default 3-cart service; thus, there is no need to decline the converted...

What happens to the edible food that is donated to food recovery organizations?

Food recovery organizations (such as food banks, food pantries, shelters etc.) redistribute edible donated food to food...

Why are Large Food Generators required to have a written agreement with Food Recovery Organizations?

The Agreement is intended to assist large food generators and food recovery organizations in participating in continuous...

If I am not a Large Food Generator, can I still donate my excess edible food?

Yes, the County encourages food waste reduction and edible food donation whenever possible.  Donation excess edible food...

As a Large Food Generator, do I need to keep records and document donations?

Yes, both large food generating business donating edible food and the food recovery agencies receiving the food...

I operate a restaurant, what do I need to do to comply?

Food service providers must donate food to a food recovery organization such as a food bank, take...

I operate a restaurant, what do I need to do to comply?

Food service providers must donate their excess edible food to a food recovery organization (ex: food bank,...

How can I find out if my current waste services provided best match my needs?

For businesses located in Los Angeles County unincorporated communities, our waste hauler should have conducted a site...
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