17445 E. Railroad St., Industry, CA 91748 800-442-6454 residentialservices@myvvs.com ValleyVistaServices.com VISIT US! they’re more likely to recycle properly, helping reduce landfill waste, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and make these systems work as intended. The organic waste we collect is transformed into beneficial products like compost and renewable energy. Our role at Valley Vista Services is to provide clear guidance and education. The more we can connect with people and simplify the recycling process, the more those small, everyday actions in your home will turn into real environmental impact. Visit https://www.valleyvistaservices.com, email customerservice@myvvs.com or call 1-800-442-6454 or 626-961-6291. of all residential waste produced is organic material that can be recovered and turned into useful byproducts, such as compost, fertilizer, biofuel and electricity. By collecting household food scraps, you are helping to create a cleaner, more sustainable environment. Nearly 40% • Food waste like meat and fish scraps, bones, banana peels and egg shells go in a clear or transparent bag, tied securely, and placed in the green organics cart. • Yard waste goes directly into the organic waste cart without a plastic bag. • Valley Vista provides kitchen pails to help integrate food waste separation into daily routines and make it easier for customers. We continually Look inside for 3 simple steps to help you succeed in collecting food scraps When it comes to food waste recycling, Valley Vista Services has kept the process as simple and practical as possible: work to increase participation and improve consistency. We believe people want to do the right thing! We hope we are helping our customers develop better habits while reducing contamination in the organics carts. What happens at home drives the success of our recycling programs. When residents are informed and understand the impact of their actions,
Valley Vista Services: A Champion of Organics and Food Waste Recycling A t Valley Vista Services, we truly care about the communities we serve. It’s important for us to help our customers understand the role they play in recycling and how their everyday actions can make a real difference. Valley Vista Services is a family-owned and operated El Monte, Huntington Park, and Cypress, as well
INCLUDE THE FOOD WITH GREEN WASTE Place kitchen pail in a convenient place. Line pail with a clear plastic bag and place all food scraps inside. Empty tied bag of food scraps into your green waste cart. By collecting household food scraps, you are helping to create a cleaner, more sustainable environment. Here are 3 simple steps to help you succeed in collecting food scraps: Nearly 40% of all residential waste produced is organic material that can be recovered and turned into useful byproducts, such as compost, fertilizer, biofuel and electricity,
as the unincorporated communities of East Los Angeles, Hacienda Heights, Bassett, Valinda, and South San Jose Hills can take comfort in knowing that their organic waste is being diverted from landfills, thus minimizing methane emissions. Grand Central Recycling was built to support California Senate Bill 1383, which mandates recycling of food and other organic waste to reduce climate-harming methane gas emissions from landfills. Senate Bill 1383, passed in 2016, requires the state to reduce organic waste in landfills by 75% and increase edible food recovery by 20% by 2025 (compared to 2014 levels). The law mandates statewide organic waste collection for all residents and businesses, aiming to slash methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, and fight climate change. All residents and businesses must separate organic materials from their trash and use designated green/ organic containers. Kitchen Pail Tips Empty food scraps into green waste cart often. Wrap food items, like meat and fish, in newspaper and store it in the freezer until collection day. Wash kitchen pail in the dishwasher or by hand. Use smartphone to scan for additional resources:
waste and recycling company proudly serving the greater Los Angeles area since 1957. For more than six decades, we have worked alongside our communities to keep neighborhoods clean, protect the environment, and make recycling easier for everyone. The Valley Vista Services sustainability and outreach team regularly participates in local events, partners with schools, and facilitates recycling workshops to connect with residents, answer questions, and make recycling more accessible and meaningful. We also work directly with our commercial and multifamily customers, providing on-site training to support proper waste sorting and create more efficient, consistent practices across all service sectors. Since opening our organics processing facility, the Grand Central Recycling and Transfer Station in March 2025, we have processed over 138,000 tons of recyclable material, including both organic waste and traditional recyclables. This expanded state-of-the-art organic waste processing facility is greatly improving the efficiency and capacity of organic waste recycling.
ACCEPTABLE ITEMS IN THE FOOD PAIL
Meat, poultry and bones Fish and shellfish Eggs and eggshells Cheese and dairy products Bread & baked goods Pasta, rice, cereals and grains Beans, legumes, nuts and seeds Vegetable & Fruits
Peels and pits (remove stickers)
Coffee grounds & filters Paper tea bags (remove staple) Leftover scraps Spoiled food Plate scrapings Food-soiled paper
With the goal of diverting up to 95% of source-separated organic waste, over 90,000 customers from the cities of Industry, La Puente, Walnut, Diamond Bar,
DO NOT PLACE THESE ITEMS INTO THE FOOD PAIL
Food Waste Recycling Guide Liquid waste Packaging Paper plates and cups Paper cartons Plastic Styrofoam Takeout containers Wax paper
Cat litter/ pet waste Coffee cups & k-cups “Compostable” or “biodegradable” takeout containers and utensils Corks Diapers Facial tissue Fast-food wrappers
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