Introduction

In August of 1992, the Environmental Affairs Department was designated by the Mayor and the City Council and confirmed by the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) as the Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) for the City of Los Angeles. The LEA is mandated by the CIWMB to enforce state and local minimum standards for solid waste collection, transfer, processing, and disposal and to ensure the protection of public health and the environment. The LEA has been state-certified to conduct permitting, inspection and enforcement of solid waste regulations at all landfills, transfer stations, composting facilities and waste collection vehicle yards within the City’s jurisdiction.

Permitting

The CIWMB has established a tiered solid waste facility permit system for all solid waste facilities. Permits can range from simple Notifications for small operations to full Solid Waste Facility Permits for landfills and transfer stations. If you have questions regarding the permitting process, please the contact the LEA at (213) 978-0892 or by e-mail at ead.lea@lacity.org.  

Complaints

It is the LEA’s policy to investigate all public complaints related to solid waste facilities within 24-hours of receipt. Please contact the LEA at (213) 978-0892 or by e-mail at ead.lea@lacity.org to register a complaint. All odor complaints should be directed to the South Coast Air Quality Management District at 1 (800) CUT-SMOG.

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