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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION
The Environmental Services Division provides useful information regarding city, county, and statewide recycling and waste reduction.
RECYCLING BINS
Where can I get recycling bins?
Commerce residents can contact the Environmental Services Division at (323) 722-4805 Ext. 2838 or contact CalMet Services directly at (323) 721-8120 to request a bin. Bins are replaced or issued at no charge to the resident.
WHERE DOES YOUR STORM DRAIN GO? … TO THE BEACH!
After a rainstorm, have you ever watched a leaf float down the gutter out of sight? Have you ever wondered where it goes? Well, that leaf makes an incredible journey through a long complex storm drain system which carries rain water away from our homes, streets, and businesses. The storm drain system was designed to prevent flooding by safely carrying rain water to our lakes, rivers and ocean. This rainwater, also called stormwater runoff, flows down the gutter and enters the storm drain system through an opening in the curb called a catch basin. The water is then transported through underground pipes, called storm drains. The water empties from the storm drains into flood control channels, which are open channels often lined with concrete and used to carry large amounts of stormwater runoff. Eventually the water flows out of a storm drain outlet, which id the opening at the end of the storm drain system that allows the water to flow into our lakes, rivers and ocean.
Unlike the sewer system, which carries water from indoor drains to water treatment plants, the storm drain system releases water into the ocean untreated. This means that any trash or hazardous chemicals which are dumped into the storm drain system can pollute our important water resources. This pollution harms marine wildlife and spoils the beauty of our beaches and waterways.
To ensure the safety and enjoyment of our environment, and to protect our natural resources, we need everyone's help to keep our storm drain system free from pollutants such as: - fuel and motor oil from leaking cars
- household cleaning products, paints and paint thinners
- paper and plastic items such as cups, wrappers, packaging, and newspapers
- pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers which wash off lawns and gardens due to over-watering
- yard wastes including lawn clippings, leaves, etc.
So, please remember to conserve water and make sure only rain goes down the storm drain. Whether you live next to the ocean or miles from it, you can help protect the beauty, safety and quality of our waters. Each of us working together can make a difference! For more information go to 888CleanLA.com.
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