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Welcome to your new Organics Recycling Program!

CR&R Environmental Services, together with the City of Bellflower, has launched the new Organics Recycling Program as of January 1, 2022. This new program collects food scraps and yard waste together in your green cart. The organic material collected will be taken to one of CR&R’s approved composting facilities to be converted into compost.

Organics Recycling FAQs

How often is my green organics cart going to be picked up? Weekly on your collection day.
Does pet waste go into the green organics cart? No. Pet waste needs to be placed into the black trash cart for landfill.
Are trash bags allowed in the green organics cart? No, only unwaxed paper bags or compostable bags are allowed in the green organics cart.

Additional Outreach Items (click on links below for more information)

Tips for your Green Organics Cart

Place yard waste in the very bottom of the cart first to absorb liquids
Alternate layers of yard waste and food scraps
Keep the cart in a covered or shaded area out of direct sunlight to avoid odors

Organics
Acceptable Items	Unacceptable Items
Fruits / Vegetables	Animal Waste
Meat / Fish / Dairy	Palm Branches
Breads / Grains	Diseased Plants
Grass / Leaves	Sod/Dirt
Prunings / Untreated Wood	Bones

Curbside Pickup Information
CR&R Recommends the Following On Collection Day
- Containers should be placed at curbside no later than 6:30 a.m. on collection day.
- Please place containers side-by-side approximately (1) foot apart and at least (3) feet from any obstruction. (i.e. fire hydrant/trees)
- Containers should be placed with the handles and wheels facing towards your home.
- Containers should be removed from curbside within 12 hours after service.
- Items not in containers will not be collected.
Cart Reminders
- The black container is for regular refuse.
- The blue container is for recyclables.
- The green container is for organics.
Holiday Schedule
CR&R Observes the Following Holidays
- New Years Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
If the holiday falls during the week, service postponed by one day the remainder of the week. Example: If Independence Day is a Monday, and your normal collection day is Thursday, we'll see you on Friday.
Container Information
Approximate Container Sizes Available
Residents may order a set of the following containers.
- 35 gallon automated container - 27"Hx 23"Wx 23"D
- 60 gallon automated container - 41"Hx 27"W x 33"D
- 90 gallon automated container - 45.5"Hx 31"Wx 37"D
If your residence generates a greater quantity of waste, additional automated containers may be ordered by contacting Customer Service at the office closest to you.

Recycling

Christmas tree collection will begin on December 26th for a two week period. Please remove all ornaments, lights, stands, and cut the tree in half if over 6 feet tall. If possible, please place your tree bottom first and upright in your organic waste container. If you cannot use the organic waste container or do not have one, place your tree curbside on your service day and our tree collectors will come by in a separate truck, there is no need to call the office.

It's important to identify and remove materials unsuitable for recycling. Please review this section for more information on what's Acceptable and Unacceptable for Recycling. If you have questions about how to join the recycling program in your area, or plan a clean-up project, please contact the office located closest to you.

Recyclable Paper
Acceptable Items	Unacceptable Items
Milk or Juice Cartons	Mixed products such as combinations of paper and metal.
Corrugated Cardboard	Waxed Paper
Junk Mail
Magazines
Phonebooks
Chipboard (Cereal/Cracker Boxes)
Newspaper
Computer paper
Any White Paper

Recyclable Plastics
Please remove liquids, lids and food residue from all recyclables before placing them in the recycling container.
Acceptable Items	Unacceptable Items
PET: soft drink bottles, photo film canisters	Flower/Plant Containers
HDPE: detergent containers, plastic water/milk containers, pails, t-shirt bags	No Mixed Products (ie plastic/metal combination)
PVC: sprinkler pipe
LDPE: trash can liners, shrink wrap, grocery bags
PP: yogurt containers, luggage, drinking straws
PS: plastic plates, cups egg cartons, food trays
Other: Tupperware and mixed plastic containers
Plastic Toys

Recyclable Metal
Acceptable Items	Unacceptable Items
Empty Aerosol Cans	Automotive Parts
Metal Coat Hangers	Plumbing Parts
Aluminum Cans	No Mixed Products such as combinations of metal and paper
Tin Cans
Food and Juice Jars
Empty Paint Cans (dry paint is OK)
Metal Foil
Lawn Furniture

Recyclable Glass
Acceptable Items	Unacceptable Items
Food and Beverage Bottles	Ceramic
Glass Jars and Bottles	Mirrors
House Windows	Fluorescent Tubes
Liquor, Soda and Juice Bottles	Light Bulbs
Tempered Glass	Safety Glass
Pyrex

Textiles
Acceptable Items	Unacceptable Items
Clothing	Stuffed Animals
Shoes	Pillows
Linens
Towels

Hazardous Waste
It is illegal to dispose of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) through the automated residential collection program. HHW must be disposed of at a certified hazardous waste collection center.

Household Hazardous Waste includes, but is not limited to:
- Used Motor Oil
- Solvents
- Batteries
- Cleaning Products
- Wood Preservative
- Old Paint
- Pesticides
- Pool Chemicals
- Printer Cartridges
- Old Road Flares
- Fluorescent Lights
Bellflower residents may dispose of HHW at a Los Angeles County HHW Collection event or at a S.A.F.E. Permanent Collection Center for free. The links below will direct you to the websites for these services:
- Upcoming LA County Collection Events
- S.A.F.E. Permanent Collection Centers
Electronic Waste

Electronic waste (E-waste) is an item such as a computer monitor, television, cell phone or other like materials. Due to the high amounts of lead and chemicals found in E-waste, they are not allowed into local landfills.

Refrigerators contain Freon and other chemicals which require special handling as well. CR&R will collect these items from your curbside for a nominal charge. and other disposal needs. To arrange a curbside pick-up for E-waste or a refrigerator, please use our Online Scheduling Service.
Bulky Items

Items that cannot fit in your automated containers, such as a chair or a couch, are considered "bulky items." A bulky item is an object that can be handled by a two-person crew and may include washers, dryers, sofas or other large materials. To make arrangements for a bulky item pick-up on your regular waste collection day, please use our Online Scheduling Service.
Special Services

CR&R makes it easy to request special services in your area. Please contact the office located closest to you with details about your special needs. A service representative will then contact you with more information about the appropriate resources. Whether it's collection, containers, recycling or other services, CR&R is here to help.