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Businesses and multi-family properties with five or more units in Torrance must arrange trash, recycling, and organics collection through a licensed private hauler. You negotiate service details directly with the hauler.
This applies to:
To get started, contact a few licensed haulers to compare quotes. You can find haulers licensed by Torrance on this list:
You can negotiate pickup frequency, container size, service days, and pricing. The City does not require a service contract.
California state law requires nearly all businesses and multi-family properties to participate in recycling and organics collection programs.
Organics collection includes:
Food scraps
Yard waste
Food-soiled paper
Private haulers are required to provide recycling and organics service and offer educational materials to support compliance.
Learn more about SB 1383 Organics Recycling Requirements.
Required containers typically include:
Trash (black)
Recycling (blue or gray)
Organics (green)
Property owners and businesses are responsible for:
Arranging trash, recycling, and organics service
Maintaining sufficient container capacity to prevent overflow
Ensuring containers are clearly labeled and accessible for pickup
Educating occupants on proper sorting and contamination prevention
Before discarding an unwanted item, try donating through a donation center or local "Buy Nothing" group.
Placing items on the curb or parkway is illegal dumping. To properly discard large items, Commercial and Multi-Family property residents must arrange a pick up with their licensed private haulers. If you are a resident of a multi-family property, contact your property manager for more information on large item pick up services.
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