Recycling Programs
Overview
The City of Azusa takes an innovative approach to recovering recyclables from the waste stream. All trash in Azusa, whether it’s residential, multifamily, or commercial, is taken to a material recovery facility (MRF) located near the City of Industry.
At the MRF, all paper, glass, plastic, and metal is recovered and recycled, including some organic material like wood, and inert material like rocks. Azusa’s recycling program allows residents and businesses to significantly reduce the amount of trash buried in local landfills and helps the City comply with the State’s strict recycling laws.
The program allows all of us to conserve our natural resources and reduce costs associated with disposal of solid waste. Recycling such items as aluminum, paper, glass, and plastic also helps reduce reliance on raw materials and the cost to manufacture new products.