County crews set up at Farnworth Park for the tree debris drop-off this morning.
by Timothy Rutt
There is a free tree debris drop-off at the lower parking lot of Farnsworth Park, from 7 AM to 4 PM today (Sat.) and tomorrow, according to LA County.
The county is working with Athens Waste to offer a free disposal service to residents of unincorporated communities, according to an announcement from Los Angeles County Mayor Michael D. Antonovich.
LOS ANGELES Local waste haulers in the unincorporated communities of La Crescenta, Altadena and Kinneloa Mesa, East Pasadena/East San Gabriel, Citrus, and East Charter Oak have coordinated with the Los Angeles County Public Works Department and the Department of Parks & Recreation to offer a free disposal service to residents of the unincorporated communities, Los Angeles County Mayor Michael D. Antonovich announced:
Residents are urged to call their local waste hauler prior to utilizing the service for instructions on how to prepare their tree debris for drop-off. Proof of residency is required.
Residents are also advised to continue to using their large green waste bins for smaller tree debris and to contact their waste hauler to arrange pick-up of additional excess tree debris on their regular trash collection day.
Times and locations include:
Altadena and Kinneloa Mesa:
Hauler Athens Services (888) 336-6100
Location Charles Farnsworth Park (lower parking area), 568 East Mount Curve Ave., Altadena
Dates - Saturday (Dec 3) and Sunday (Dec 4) 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
La Crescenta:
Hauler Allied Waste Services (888) 742-5234
Location Crescenta Valley Regional Park, 3901 Dunsmore Ave., La Crescenta
Dates - Saturday (Dec 3) and Sunday (Dec 4) 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
East Pasadena/East San Gabriel:
Hauler Burrtec Waste Industries (800) 325-9417
Location County Public Works Facility, corner Duarte Road and Highland Ave., Duarte (far east side of City of Hope)
Dates Saturday (Dec 3) and Saturday (Dec 10) 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Citrus:
Hauler Waste Management (800)266-7551
Location Valleydale Park, 5525 North Lark Ellen Ave., Azusa
Dates Saturday (Dec 3) 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
East Charter Oak:
Hauler Ware Disposal (877) 714-9273
Location Charter Oak Park, 20261 East Covina Blvd., Covina
Dates Saturday (Dec 3) 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Residents are urged to call their local waste hauler prior to utilizing the service for instructions on how to prepare their tree debris for drop-off. Proof of residency is required.
Residents are also advised to continue to using their large green waste bins for smaller tree debris and to contact their waste hauler to arrange pick-up of additional excess tree debris on their regular trash collection day.
For further information, residents of county unincorporated communities can also call the county's trash collection hotline at (800) 993-5844.
