The Athens / Woodcrest / Olivita Garbage Disposal District is an area within the unincorporated County of Los Angeles where trash, recycling, organic waste collection and other waste management services are administered by the County and provided to residents and businesses through a contract with a private waste hauler. Public Works, Environmental Programs Division, oversees the provision of services, manages the terms of the contract, and assists customers with service issues such as missed pick-ups and other complaints. All properties within these districts are automatically enrolled for these services. Fees for these services are collected as part of the annual property taxes paid by property owners. Charges for services may vary depending on customer demand, accessibility of the property, the land use type assigned by the Assessor, and the ability of the County to negotiate cost-effective contracts with independent haulers.
The level service and the amount charged is based on the land use codes assigned to the property by the County of Los Angeles Office of the Assessor.
Please see the trash service allocations table below for a list of property types and the guaranteed level of trash service. Any additional services can be negotiated between the hauler and the customer directly.
Businesses can download a copy of the Trash Guide brochure in English, Spanish, or Chinese.
Organic Waste is material that comes from living organisms such as, but not limited to, food, food scraps, food soiled paper, paper products, yard or green waste, wood, manure, and organic textiles like cotton. On November 16, 2021, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors adopted the Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction Ordinance. The Ordinance ensures everyone does their part in diverting organic waste and edible food from landfills to reduce emissions of methane and the impacts on climate change. The Ordinance is also required per State Senate Bill 1383 regulations. The Ordinance requires all businesses and residents in the County unincorporated communities to subscribe to organic waste collection services. Self-hauling is also allowed under certain circumstances.
trash carts or dumpsters
- Dumpsters or plastic carts (i.e., green, blue, black), in appropriate sizes and quantities, are provided based on land use designation.
annual clean-up campaign - an Annual Clean-up Campaign is conducted throughout each of the Garbage Disposal Districts on designated Saturdays during the spring or summer months. During the campaign, large household discards, such as furniture, stoves, rugs, and electronics may be set out at your regular trash collection location to be collected free of charge. Check with your hauler to confirm dates.
bulky items including electronic waste - Large household items such as furniture, refrigerators, mattresses, and water heaters; electronics such as computers, printers, televisions, VCRs, cell phones, fax machines, stereos, and electronic games; and up to 60 pounds of construction and demolition debris generated onsite will be collected upon request at no charge. Call your Garbage Disposal District hauler to schedule a pick-up.
sidewalks, parkways, & alleys
- Removal of abandoned waste, illegally dumped items, and waste in alleyways.
Properties receive collection service once per week.
Frequently Asked Questions
How were service levels determined?
Service levels assigned to parcels are based on the type of land use designation within which they reside. This is determined by the Office of the Assessor's annual property tax appraisal. In other words, charges for services will vary based on whether the assessed property is a single-family home, duplex, multi-family residence, restaurant, store, shopping center, etc.
Can my restaurant get daily service?
Yes. However, the additional pick-ups will be billed as additional services.
My business is in the GDD. Can I get trash service for free?
The GDD trash service is provided to all property owners, not all business owners. You must speak to the property owner. Also, basic trash service is determined by land use codes, not what business is operating and there may be discrepancies.
Can I get more trash service?
Yes, but there will be a service charge for additional service (e.g., larger capacity or increased frequency) beyond the service assessment paid for on the property tax bill.
What if there are multiple businesses on one property?
If there are multiple businesses on one property, the specific business type may be different from the assigned property land use code (i.e. a restaurant in a shopping center). The property owner/ property management company should contact Public Works to verify the level of trash service allocated to the property and to clarify any discrepancies.