Requirements for Single-Family Properties

Effective January 1, 2023, the City of Torrance began providing collection services of organic waste to all single-family and multi-family residential customers serviced by the City. Organic waste includes food scraps, yard waste, and food-soiled paper. To participate, simply place your kitchen food scraps in the green container. Here are some tips to keep your organics container clean and fresh:

• To collect your kitchen food scraps, consider using a portable, reusable pail-like container with a tight-fitting lid. Pail options can be purchased at a retail store or online, or you can choose to reuse what you have available, such as a coffee canister or juice pitcher.
• Sprinkle the bottom of the pail lightly with baking soda to absorb odors.
• Consider lining your organics cart with a layer of green waste before placing your food waste inside.
• Keep your food scraps in the fridge or freezer and empty them directly into the organics carts on your service day to minimize odors.
• Line your organics container with a piece of paper (newspaper, paper grocery bag, etc.) or paper napkin to absorb any liquids or food waste.

Find what items belong in your Green Bin below!