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Recycling & Trash
Malibu is a unique combination of beach properties and properties accessed via canyon roads and/or Pacific Coast Highway. Haulers are challenged by geographic and traffic issues. Trash pickup information is available for residents and businesses. The City issues permits for solid waste hauling, but does not operate any trash or recycling services. View the current City permitted hauler list.
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The City requires Construction and Demolition (C&D) project managers to recycle or reuse a minimum 65% of the waste generated. The goal is to keep as much C&D debris out of landfills as possible. Download the City's brochure for more information.
Reuse and recycling of C&D materials is one component of a larger holistic practice called sustainable or green building construction. The efficient use of resources is a fundamental tenet of green building construction. Your project manager/builder and City permitted hauler should be informed of C&D reporting requirements.
Download the C&D Debris Recycling Packet to get started. At the end of your project, complete a Recycling Report. Owner/Builders and Project Managers must provide haul tickets and diversion information.
- Applications, Forms, and Fees
- Builders Recycling Resource List
- CalRecycle.ca.gov/ConDemo
- CalRecycle.ca.gov/GreenBuilding
- Material Conversion Worksheet
- Carpet Reclamation
- PaintCare Program
Your project manager/builder and City permitted hauler should be informed of C&D reporting requirements. Haulers must have authorization by Public Works prior to Bin Placement in right-of-way. Any hauler not on the permitted hauler list is working in Malibu illegally and will be referred to Code Enforcement.
Local Events
Malibu offers a limited HHW/E-Waste event on a bimonthly basis: MalibuCity.org/EnviroCalendar.
Acceptable Items: used motor oil; oil filters; anti-freeze; car batteries; latex paint (water based only).
Unacceptable Items: stains; varnish; enamel paints (oil based); pesticides; chemicals; materials in containers with illegible labels, or leaking contents.
Los Angeles County HHW/E-Waste has rotating collection events open to all Los Angeles County residents. See LA County’s HHW/E-Waste Collection Schedule for the next event.
It is against the law to transport more than 15 gallons or 125 pounds of hazardous waste to collection sites. Be sure to pack waste properly to prevent tipping or spilling. Most hazardous waste events require you to stay in your car while event staff unloads the materials.
permanent collection centers
- S.A.F.E. Centers (Solvents/Automotive/Flammables/Electronics) are permanent collection sites that are open every weekend for Los Angeles County residents to drop off their HHW, e-waste, and used oil. View all locations on this bilingual English/Spanish flyer.
- Los Angeles County HHW/E-Waste has permanent collection centers open to all Los Angeles County residents at the Antelope Valley Environmental Collection Center or EDCO Recycling and Transfer Center.
- Paint may be recycled for free at some regional retail stores. For program details and locations, visit the Paint Care website or call 855-724-6809.
- Prescription medication and sharps - learn about National Prescription Drug Take Back Day or find the nearest controlled substance public disposal location with the DEA's site locater
- Sharps disposal - drop off at Los Angeles County HHW Events or City of Los Angeles SAFE Centers
Local Events
Malibu offers a limited HHW/E-Waste event on a bimonthly basis: MalibuCity.org/EnviroCalendar.
Acceptable Items: used motor oil; oil filters; anti-freeze; car batteries; latex paint (water based only).
Unacceptable Items: stains; varnish; enamel paints (oil based); pesticides; chemicals; materials in containers with illegible labels, or leaking contents.
Los Angeles County HHW/E-Waste has rotating collection events open to all Los Angeles County residents. See LA County’s HHW/E-Waste Collection Schedule for the next event.
It is against the law to transport more than 15 gallons or 125 pounds of hazardous waste to collection sites. Be sure to pack waste properly to prevent tipping or spilling. Most hazardous waste events require you to stay in your car while event staff unloads the materials.
permanent collection centers
- S.A.F.E. Centers (Solvents/Automotive/Flammables/Electronics) are permanent collection sites that are open every weekend for Los Angeles County residents to drop off their HHW, e-waste, and used oil. View all locations on this bilingual English/Spanish flyer.
- Los Angeles County HHW/E-Waste has permanent collection centers open to all Los Angeles County residents at the Antelope Valley Environmental Collection Center or EDCO Recycling and Transfer Center.
- Paint may be recycled for free at some regional retail stores. For program details and locations, visit the Paint Care website or call 855-724-6809.