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CITY OF TORRANCE
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<\/b>RESIDENTIAL GREEN WASTE RECYCLYING<\/span><\/h3>\n

20% of all waste that goes to landfills in Los Angeles County is residential yard or green waste. In Torrance, one-third of all residential waste is green waste – grass, leaves, weeds and trimmings from bushes and trees.<\/p>\n

This large volume uses up valuable landfill space. Yard waste in landfills generates methane gas and acidic leachate, both of which can be hazardous to the environment. The high moisture content of green waste retards burning, which reduces the efficiency of waste-to-energy plants.<\/p>\n

When separated from regular trash, green waste can be recycled into mulch or soil amendment. By recycling green waste we will save landfill space and provide a better use of a natural resource: plant waste recycles naturally, and the decomposed materials form a rich, dark soil called humus or compost. Humus returns nutrients to the soil, improves soil texture, and promotes new plant growth.<\/p>\n

The City of Torrance is conducting a pilot green waste collection program for your home. Your green waste will now be recycled instead of taken to a landfill. Please follow these directions to use this container properly.<\/p>\n

This container is only for green waste or yard trimmings which include:<\/strong>
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