green operations and maintenance guide - Abode Communities

Most people do not realize that the construction and use of buildings, particularly
homes, is the greatest source of pollution in the United States. The average
person produces 4.5 pounds of trash per day or over 1,600 pounds annually. 5
Green buildings owners and builders seek to reduce, reuse, or recycle materials
in order to create less waste or pollution that goes into our air, water, and land.
RECYCLING
Each apartment has a small recycling bin located
under the kitchen cabinet, along with a trash can.
Recyclable materials go into one bin, separated from
the trash and should be rinsed out with water first,
so that they don’t attract pests. Residents should
regularly dispose of their recycling and trash in the
building’s recycling and trash bins or chutes. The
residents have been given instructions on what can be recycled and the proper way to dispose
of hazardous waste in their Green Living Guides.
Hazardous waste materials may not be thrown in the garbage. They must be dropped off at the
appropriate city facility for safe disposal or recycling, so that they don’t contribute to the
contamination of the air, water, or soil. The nearest drop-off location is:
S.A.F.E. Collection Center
1400 N. Gaffey St.
San Pedro, CA 90021
Hours of Operation:
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Information: 1-800-773-CITY; select hazardous waste option
Los Angeles County also sponsors one-day Hazardous Waste Collection Events where
residents can drop off hazardous waste. There is a transportation limit of 15 gallons or 125
pounds of hazardous waste per trip. The events are scheduled in different areas throughout the
County. They are free, and are usually held on a Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. To find a
location call 1-888-CLEANLA.
Check the trash rooms to make sure residents are properly disposing of their trash and
recycling.
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