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STARTING TRASH & RECYCLING SERVICES
BY PHONE
(800) 299-4898
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IN PERSON
SAN FERNANDO CITY HALL
117 Macneil Street
San Fernando, CA 91340
COUNTER HOURS
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
12 pm to 4 pm
ONLINE
BY MAIL
REPUBLIC SERVICES SRVS#902
P.O. Box 78829
Phoenix AZ 85062-8829
- Containers must be set out by 7 am on collection day.
- Containers should be placed for collection on the street side of the sidewalks, in the parkway, or in driveways next to the street.
- Containers should not be placed in the gutter or in the street.
- When properties border an alley, containers should be placed at or next to the property line in the alley, but in no case should the containers obstruct any vehicle travel through the alley.
- Emptied containers should be removed as soon as possible after collection, but no later than 7 pm on the day of collection.
SB 1383 - What is SB 1383?
RESIDENTIAL
How do I comply with SB 1383?
What happens after pick-up?
BUSINESS
How do I comply with SB 1383?
What happens after pick-up?
SB 1383 is establishing a viable path for Edible Food Recovery Programs to thrive. The program aims to minimize food waste and combat food insecurity by redirecting surplus food, which remains safe for consumption, to food banks, soup kitchens, and other organizations dedicated to food recovery. This initiative aims to provide nourishment to individuals in California who are in need.
Businesses are to play a major role for the food recovery programs.
In this case certain large businesses (grocery stores, large institutions, etc.) and large public events participate in edible food recovery, though any business can donate surplus edible food. Edible food means food intended for people to eat, including food not sold because of: Appearance, Age, Freshness, Grade, Size, and Surplus. Edible food includes but is not limited to: Prepared foods, Packaged foods and Produce.
The State of California has implemented a phased approach to require specific types of businesses to donate edible food. The timeline for compliance is as follows:
- Effective from January 1, 2022: Supermarkets, food service providers/distributors, wholesale food vendors, and grocery stores with a facility size of 10,000 square feet or more.
- Effective from January 1, 2024: Restaurants with 250 or more seats, hotels with on-site food facilities, large venues, state agency cafeterias, and healthcare facilities with 100 or more beds or the facility size of 5,000 square feet or more.
Commercial edible food generators are expected to fulfill the following responsibilities:
- Recover the maximum amount of edible food that would otherwise be disposed
- Maintain records of edible food recovered, specifically:
- Keep record of the name, address and contact information of the service or organization that collects its edible food for donation.
- Keep record of the type of food that will be collected or self-hauled/back-hauled
- Keep record of the established frequency that food will be collected or self-hauled/back-hauled
- Keep record of the amount of food donated (in pounds)
In order to support the City’s endeavors in monitoring progress towards achieving SB 1383 requirements, it is mandatory for food recovery services and organizations to submit reports to the City, detailing the amount of food they handle through their initiatives.
Currently, there are several organizations operating within or around the City that comply with this requirement. These organizations are listed below:
- MFP – Saint Ferdinand Church – Food Distribution Center
- Every 2nd and 4th Friday Morning
- 1109 Coronel St, San Fernando, CA 91340
- (818) 365-3194
- Valley Food Bank
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- (818)510-4140
- Locations:
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- Lighthouse of San Fernando
- Fridays
- 3:00 – 4:00 PM
- 622 N. Maclay Ave. San Fernando, CA 91340
- (818) 403-6432
- La Voz Sylmar SDA Church
- Thursdays
- 5:00 – 6:30 PM
- 13550 Herron St. Sylmar, CA 91342
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- Lakeview Terrace Hosting Church
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- 2nd Saturday of the Month
- 10:30 – 11:30 AM
- 11901 Foothill Blvd Sylmar, CA 91342
- (818) 889-0312
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- Making It Happen
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- Every Saturday
- 1:30-2:30 PM
- 9666 Foothill Place Lakeview Terrace, CA 91342
- (818) 398-6232
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- MEND Poverty
- Multiple Nutritional Programs provided that vary on day. Please click the link to be more informed on the days.
- 10641 N. San Fernando Rd, Pacoima, CA 91331
- (818) 897-2443RESOURCES:
- AB 2048 Solid Waste Franchise Agreement
BULKY ITEM PICK-UP & DROP-OFF
BULKY ITEM PICK-UPEach year, residents are allowed 6 bulky item pick-up requests (approximately 3 large items per request). Residents may call or email Republic Services to schedule pick-ups and place items at the curb on the scheduled date.
CALL
(800) 299-4898
QUARTERLY BULKY ITEM DROP-OFF: BULKY ITEMS, E-WASTE, YARD WASTE, AND SEMI-ANNUAL SHRED DAYQuarterly, Republic Services hosts quarterly bulky item drop-off and semi-annual Shred Day for City of San Fernando residents in the Civic Center Parking Lot, located at the corner of First Street and Maclay Avenue.
Whether living in multi-family complexes or single-family homes, residents will be able to drop-off large/bulky items household items for proper disposal.
Proof of residency will be required.
2024 SCHEDULE- February 17, 2024; 8 am – 12 pm: Bulky Item Drop-Off, E-Waste Collection, Free Compost Giveaway, and Shred Day
- May 18, 2024; 8 am to 12 pm: Bulky Item Drop-Off, E-Waste Collection, Free Compost Giveaway, and Shred Day
- August 17, 2024; 8 am to 12 pm: Bulky Item Drop-Off, E-Waste Collection, Free Compost Giveaway, and Shred Day
- November 16, 2024; 8 am to 12 pm: Bulky Item Drop-Off, E-Waste Collection, and Free Compost Giveaway (no Shred Day)
WHAT IS COLLECTED?- Furniture (Couches, Mattresses, Bed Frames and Box Springs, etc.)
- Doors
- Carpet
- Toilets
- Appliances (refrigerators, etc.)
- Electronics
- Used books will also be accepted and donated to local libraries.WHAT E-WASTE IS ACCEPTED?
- Computers
- TVs
- Printers
- VCRs
- Radios
- Laptops
- Desktop Monitors
- Computer Monitors
WHAT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED? (see the Informational Brochures Section below for alternate options)- Construction Materials
- Demolition Debris
- Dirt
- Rock
- Concrete
- Automobile Parts
- Tires
- Batteries (Household or Auto)
- Oils
- Paints
- Fluorescent Lights
- Propane Tanks
- Medicine
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Republic Services observes the following holidays, therefore, trash and recycling collection will not take place on:- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
SCAVAGING
PREVENTING SCAVAGINGCommunity Development’s Code Enforcement Division patrols trash day areas to investigate individuals scavenging trash containers to collect recyclables. To help deter scavenging, place your recycling container out at 7 am on your scheduled collection day, not the night before.
To report scavengers contact the Code Enforcement Division.
CONTACT INFORMATION
City Hall | Community Development
(818) 898-1227 | CommunityDevelopment@sfcity.orgINFORMATIONAL BROCHURES
- Commercial/Businesses: AB 341 Mandatory Commercial Recycling – State law requires that every business that generates four or more cubic yards of waste, establish recycling services.
