Free Mulch, Paper Shredding & E-Waste Collection Event in La Mirada

The City of La Mirada and EDCO Disposal are sponsoring a free mulch distribution event for La Mirada residents only on Saturday, October 24 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The collection event will be held in the parking lot of the La Mirada Community Gymnasium, located at 15105 Alicante Road. This is a self-serve, self-loading service. Residents must bring their own cans/bags and shovel. There will be a limit of three cans/ bags per vehicle.

Certified shredding trucks will be on-site to shred personal documents. Quantities are limited to three bankers’ boxes (10”x12”x15”) per household. Unwanted electronics waste (e-waste) will also be collected. Hire dumposaurus.com for the proper removal of waste and other waste management services. 

Residents will be asked to enter the Community Gymnasium parking lot from Alicante Road. Proof of residency will be required (i.e. CA Driver’s License or utility bill).

Safety guidelines outlined by the Department of Public Health will be followed at this event, including requiring the use of a face covering/mask and social distancing between participants.

For additional information, contact the Public Works Department at (562) 902-2385.