Residents Services

• Residential Basic Levels of Service

  
  Container Information
  Per California Senate Bill 1383, all residents are required to have landfill, recycling, and organics services. As of July 1, 2024, the residential basic level of service for each Laguna Beach resident includes one (1) landfill cart, one (1) recycle cart, and one (1) organics cart. Each resident can either select 35-gallon, 65-gallon, or 95-gallon carts for each waste stream; however, monthly rates are based on the size of the landfill cart.

  To exchange cart sizes, request additional carts, report a stolen or damaged cart, please contact CR&R’s dedicated Laguna Beach Customer Service team at (949) 662-3819.

  
• Recycling

  
  To mitigate contamination, it is important to place only recyclable items in your blue lid recycling cart. Please review this section for more information on what items can be and cannot be placed in your recycle cart. If you have any questions about what materials can be recycled, please contact CR&R’s dedicated Sustainability team at LagunaBeach-Recycles@crrmail.com

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

• Organics Recyling

  

  California Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383)
  
  California Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383) requires all residential households to participate in an organics collection program. CR&R Environmental Services, together with the City of Laguna Beach, co-collects food scraps and yard waste in your green lid organics cart. The organic material collected will be taken to one of CR&R’s approved composting facilities to be converted into compost.

  From The Yard
  Acceptable Items	Unacceptable Items
  Grass Clippings	Palm Fronds
  Leaves	Pet Waste
  Weeds
  Prunings
  Flowers
  Wood Scraps/Chips
  From The Kitchen
  Acceptable Items	Unacceptable Items
  Fruit	Foil-Lined Food Wrap
  Bread
  Fish
  Meat
  Vegetables
  Dairy
  Coffee Grounds and Used Filters
  BPI Certified Compostable Bags
  Food Soiled Paper
  Meat Bones

  Tips for your Green Lid Organics Cart

  • Place yard waste at the very bottom of the cart first to absorb liquids
  • Alternate layers of yard waste and food scraps
  • Sprinkle baking soda on top of your food scraps
  • Drain excess liquids before placing food scraps in the cart
  • Use BPI certified compostable bags for food scraps
  • Keep the cart in a covered or shaded area out of direct sunlight
• Collection Day Reminders

  
  Your CR&R carts should be placed curbside with the lid fully closed no later than 6:30 a.m. on your scheduled collection day and removed within 12 hours after service. The cart should be placed side by side approximately one (1) foot apart from another and at least three (3) feet from any obstruction, such as a fence or vehicle. Placing items outside of your cart is considered non-containerization and will not be collected.

  
• 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 will be postponed by one day after the holiday has occurred. Example: If the holiday falls on a Monday, and your collection day is Thursday, you will be serviced on Friday.

• Bulky Items

  
  Items that cannot fit in your carts are considered bulky items. Residents of Laguna Beach are entitled to four (4) bulky item pickups per year, with ten (10) items per pickup. Additional pickups can be requested for a fee.

  Common bulky items include:

  • Couches
  • Desks
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • Mattresses
  • Excess Green Waste
  • Sleeper couches
  • Range
  • Washer/Dryer

  To arrange a pickup of bulky items on your regular service day, please use our Online Scheduling Service.

• Hazardous Waste

  

  Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is any type of product that requires special handling under environmental law and prohibits disposal in regular waste. HHW includes items such as:

  • Car Care Products
  • Cleaning Products
  • Paint
  • Electronic Waste
  • Universal Waste

  CR&R provides Laguna Beach residents with four (4) HHW collections per year, with one (1) pickup per quarter. Additional pickups can be requested for a fee.

  In addition, the City of Laguna Beach, in partnership with CR&R, hosts an annual HHW Dropoff event where residents can dispose of HHW free of charge. Please refer to the City of Laguna Beach’s website at www.lagunabeachcity.net/recycling for additional information about upcoming events.

  Sharps disposal mail-back containers are available upon request at no charge. The mail-back container allows residents to safely and properly dispose of sharps waste including needles, injector pens, and syringes. Sharps disposal containers can also be picked up from your residence by scheduling a pickup.

  To arrange a pickup of HHW or sharps, please use our Online Scheduling Service.

• Special Services

  
  CR&R staff can collect your carts from your home and put them back after service for a monthly fee. For customers with a disability, this service is complementary. Proof of disability is required.

  Holiday Greenery Collection will occur annually for three full weeks starting December 26th. We ask that you place your tree at the curb on your regular service collection day, remove all ornaments, and the tree stand. If your tree is over 6’ tall, please cut it in half. Our tree collectors will remove your tree without having to call our office.