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The District's Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS) oversees LAUSD's waste hauling and disposal and recycling programs. The District is working with Republic Services, American Reclamation, and Ware Disposal to provide schools with educational tools and resources encouraging waste reduction.In December 2011, LAUSD awarded a District-wide rubbish collection and recycling services. Under California Senate Bill 1383, effective January 1st, 2022 all public schools and school districts must subscribe to an organic waste collection service. The enforced required date is January 1, 2024. OEHS administrators will be working towards educating school district staff about organic waste prevention and how to properly sort materials into correct containers. School staff will be required to properly sort their organic waste into the correct containers.Current LAUSD Goals
New Senate Bill 1383:- First Goal: 75% Reduction in Organics by January 1, 2025
- Second Goal: 20% Increase in Edible Food Recovery by January 1, 2025
What does this all mean for District sites?
The District will be working with our Vendors to bring green and food waste bins to all locations, along with training programs to help everyone learn how to sort all materials properly. These changes will be occurring over the course of the next two years to help the District come into compliance with these regulations quickly and effectively.
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Resources
Campus Waste Diversion
The District offers student training, lunchtime sorting/recycling, and teacher workshops.To obtain more information on these resources, please visit the Waste Management Services page on the OEHS website.If you have questions about recycling bins, or about other waste management issues, contact:
Rubbish Collection & Recycling Services
Waste Reduction Hotline at (213) 241-3199
Email: oehswastemanagement@lausd.org
Recycling Bin Request Form
