Waste Reduction Initiatives   |   Waste Reduction Policy

Waste Reduction

The District's Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS) oversees LAUSD's waste hauling and disposal and recycling programs, which are conducted by Republic Services, Inc.  The District is working with Republic to provide schools with educational tools and resources encouraging waste reduction.

In December 2011, LAUSD awarded a District-wide rubbish collection and recycling services contract to Republic Services, Inc.  Republic provides support to the District's efforts to divert more of its waste stream from landfills by launching a renewed effort to increase recycling throughout the District.  For more information regarding the recycling program, refer to Memorandum MEM-5696.0, Update to New Rubbish and Recycling Services Program and LAUSD District-Wide Expanded Recycling Program.

Current LAUSD Goals
  • Increase the district's landfill diversion rate to 70% by 2020
  • Raise awareness:  Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot

Numbers & Resources

LAUSD has a diversion rate of more than 25% through a program of reducing, reusing, recycling and rot (compost)

Resources
  • Where does our waste go?
  • How can you reduce waste?

Waste Reduction 

King MS Styrofoam Art Installation

Campus Recycling

The District offers student training, lunchtime sorting/recycling, and teacher workshops through our vendor Republic Services.  
If you have questions about recycling bins, or about other waste management issues, contact:
Rubbish Collection & Recycling Services
Waste Reduction Hotline at (213) 241-3955
eMail:  wastemanagement@lausd-oehs.org

Primary Partners