News Archive
Recycling Success in Inglewood
Good news! Through City leadership and its partnership with Waste Management, the City of Inglewood was taken off compliance order from the State's waste and recycling regulatory agency, the California Integrated Waste Management Board.

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Operation Clean Sweep
Twice a year, Waste Management will haul away your bulky items from your curbside, free of charge.  The next Operation Clean Sweep will happen in April/May.  Check the schedule for your convenient Saturday Clean Sweep Day. 
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Free Computer/Electronics Round Up
Unload your old electronics.
January 31, 2009
9 am - 3pm
Flyer

Mow Down Air Pollution
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Operation Clean Sweep Helps Residents Spring Clean
Clean Sweep Flyer

WASTE MANAGEMENT ENCOURAGES ALL CUSTOMERS TO REDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLE DURING THE STRIKE
Los Angeles, October 19, 2007 - During the current labor strike, Waste Management wants to take a moment to encourage all customers to use the following tips to reduce their household trash:

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WASTE MANAGEMENT LABOR DISPUTE DISRUPTS SCHEDULED OPERATION CLEAN SWEEP
Inglewood, CA, October 19, 2007- Due to a labor dispute, Waste Management has cancelled its Operation Clean Sweep for the City of Inglewood, which was previously scheduled for three upcoming Saturdays: October 20th and 27th, and November 3rd. The event is cancelled until further notice.  We request that residents do not place items out for the Clean Sweep collection until further notice.

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27 cheap ways to keep your house cooler
Simple changes such as moving lamps away from thermostats can save you hundreds of dollars. Here are more money -- and energy -- saving tips.

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A Guide to Reducing, Reusing, Recycling
The City of Inglewood is serious about providing useful information regarding its recycling programs.  The attached newsletter “One Person’s Trash” is a practical guide to reducing, reusing and recycling.

Additionally, this newsletter highlights some of the City’s successful programs that increase opportunities for residents to participate and benefit in our recycling education.

If you have any questions, or comments regarding the City’s environmental programs, please call 310/412-5333.  

 Newletter

Inglewood’s Public Works/Environmental Services Department
On Tuesday, April 24th, the pre-school students at Early Learning Academy were treated to a lively, fun and informative puppet show featuring environmentally-focused characters extolling the virtues of recycling.

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A City-Wide Recycling Event
The City of Inglewood Public Works Department Environmental Services would like to invite you to spring clean with “Keep America Beautiful” and Waste Management A City-Wide recycling event

Reduce - Reuse - Recycle.
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Dispose of Hazardous Waste and E-Waste the Right Way
Los Angeles County residents will have the opportunity to safely dispose of household hazardous waste and e-waste free of charge at Countywide Household Hazardous and E-Waste Roundup.  Click here for more information.
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The City of Inglewood's City Wide Garage Sale
Where you can profit & cleanout closets of your unwanted treasures.  The garage sale will be in the Hollywood Park parking lot at Pincay and Prairie on October 21, 2006 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m..  Admission is Free.  We look forward to seeing you there!
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Announcement
 A Cleaner Greener Inglewood!
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Your Help Is Needed
Do You See A Problem On Our Streets?

CALL ONE OF OUR MANY HOTLINES
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Metro South Bay is Yours
Make Safety Stick : Metro Rail Safety—Never walk
or drive around lowered gates. Metro Bus
Safety—Avoid casual conversation with the driver.
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CANINE INFLUENZA (Canine Flu)
Canine Influenza, also called Canine Flu, is a newly identified disease of dogs.  It can infect any breed of dog and appears in dogs to be similar to Canine Cough (also called Kennel Cough or Infectious Canine Tracheobronchitis).  However, early studies of Canine Influenza indicate that the disease has adapted in the dog from a common infection in horses.  It is a highly contagious and sometimes deadly canine flu that is spreading in kennels and at dog tracks around the country. 
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New GIS & Map Request Form Application
The new Geographic Information Systems (GIS) GIS Request and Map Request application is now available online.
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Metro South Bay Public Hearing Agenda
AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARING
DECEMBER 2005 PROPOSED SERVICE CHANGES
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
METRO SOUTH BAY SECTOR

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2005
6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

ARTHUR WINSTON DIVISION
5425 VAN NESS AVENUE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90062
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FULL FREEWAY CLOSURE SCHEDULED FOR NORTHBOUND SAN DIEGO FREEWAY (I-405)
INGLEWOOD – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close all lanes of the northbound San Diego Freeway (I-405) from Imperial Highway to Century Boulevard for overhead sign installation and lighting work each night, August 2, 3, and 4, from midnight until 5 a.m., weather permitting.
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City of Inglewood Auction
Ken Porter Auctions of Torrance, California, will be auctioning vehicles from cities throughout Southern California, including a number from the City of Inglewood, on Sunday, July 10, 2005, at their location at 22800 Normandie Avenue in Torrance, California.

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Africanized Honey Bees
Africanized honey bees are still present throughout Los Angeles County.  Be sure to read this announcement for information pertaining to the removal of bee hives.
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Waste Management Residential Holiday Schedule
We will be closed for business on the following seven holidays: 

New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King’s Birthday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas
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ATTENTION! This is a Warning!
It shall be unlawful for any person to interfere with the collection, conveyance or disposal of refuse or recyclable by the City or any licensed, provate collector.

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Metro South Bay Open House
Everyone is invited to the Metro Artesia Transit Center Open House on Wednesday,   June 29, at 731 W. 182nd Street, Los Angeles 90248.    

From  6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on June 29 the open house will provide information on bus service using the Metro Artesia Transit  Center to  travel between  the South Bay and Downtown Los Angeles.  

From Monday to Wednesday, June 27 to 29, take a free ride on the new Blue Bus Express Line 450X from the  Artesia Transit  Center to 7th St./Metro Center and the Financial District in Downtown Los Angeles.
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South Bay Snap Shot - Bike to Work Day
Transit Alternative— Steve Tontz (left) and Scott Greene geared up in safety helmets and protective gear for Bike to Work Day. Steve biked in 7 miles from Long Beach and Scott, 15 miles, from Playa del Rey. "We get exercise, save gas and spare the car from wear and tear," remarked Steve.
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NEW WEST NILE VIRUS POSITIVE DEAD BIRD DETECTED IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY IN MAR VISTA
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Los Angeles County West Vector & Vector-Borne Disease Control District received confirmation Wednesday, May 4, 2005, that a dead American Crow found in Mar Vista has tested positive for the West Nile virus.  This is the fourth positive dead bird confirmed by the California Department of Health Services in Los Angeles County for 2005.  The previous birds were located in Valencia and Woodland Hills.
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Inglewood Bus and Information Center
Dedication ceremony—Civic and business leaders celebrated the opening of the new transit center which includes a bus depot, an information office and restrooms on Market Street.

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Recycled Water Customer of the Year!
The City of Inglewood has been selected by the California WateReuse Association as its Recycled Water Customer of the Year!
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Africanized Honeybees
The Los Angeles County West Vector Control District will no longer respond to weekend service requests.  During the week, call (310) 915-7370 to make service requests.   A list of licensed pest control companies, which is neither endorsed nor recommended by the Vector Control District, is posted on the city website, under the Public Works Department.  Weekend callers to the Control District will be offered referrals to private companies in the area from this list.
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Weather and Road Conditions
The following websites offer valuable real time information regarding
weather and/or road conditions for all regions of California.

Weather:
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/index.php

Road conditions :
http://cad.chp.ca.gov/


BLACK INVENTORS AND THEIR INVENTIONS
In Commemoration of Black History Month Throughout the month of February!
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West Nile Virus Concerns
The City is receiving numerous calls in regard to a growing concern about standing pools of water in the gutter throughout the City that provides a potential breeding ground for mosquitoes, and for possible exposure to the virus.

http://www.lawestvector.org/
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Metro South Bay is Yours!
Inglewood is featured in this week's Metro Postcard, with the March 3rd dedication of our new Bus Center located in downtown Inglewood.
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E-Waste Collection In The City Of Inglewood
The City of Inglewood – Public Works Department is pleased to announce its third annual “E-Waste” Electronic Recycling day on Saturday, January 29, 2005, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Hollywood Park Race Track, (Parking lot 7, near Gate 2).  This venue will allow Inglewood residents the opportunity to rid themselves of their old, outdated electronic equipment.
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Flash Flood Warnings - Sandbags Are Available
Residents should be aware that in the event of unexpected heavy rainfall, if sandbags are needed, you may obtain them from any of the 3 Los Angeles County Fire Stations located within the City of Inglewood.

Inglewood Works!....Keeping It Clean
On Saturday, December 18th, see a live demonstration on storm drain cleaning, painting, and street cleaning.
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News Image City of Inglewood Recognizes Five Businesses for Saving Energy
In recognition of their early participation in the Inglewood $uper$avers Energy Solutions Program, The Inglewood City Council presented Certificates of Appreciation to five Inglewood businesses during the City Council meeting on Nov. 9th. 


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Metro South Bay is Yours
A Transit Postcard For Communities Tuesday November 16, 2004

Safety Begins With Me : Metro Bus Safety—Never run after or next to the bus. Metro Rail Safety—Never use train tracks as a shortcut.

For more Metro South Bay information, click here.
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Holiday Schedule for Refuse Collection and Street Sweeping
During the Thanksgiving Holiday, there will be no street sweeping the day of Thanksgiving, nor the day after. As for refuse, there will be no collection the day of Thanksgiving, and will be one day late through the remainder of the week.

City of Inglewood and Waste Management Service Agreement
The Public Works Department is proud to announce new services available as a result of our new agreement with Waste Management.  Learn more about recycling services available in your community.
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Welcome to Public Works
We are glad you came to visit the Public Works main page.  We hope you find all the information you need but if you do not, please call our 24/7 Hotline at 310-680-5000.

Public Works Department Quarterly Report Now Online
We invite you to take the opportunity to review the accomplishments of the individual divisions which comprise the Public Works Department during the period covering July through September, 2004.
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Inglewood Lauded for its Innovation in the Use of Recycled Water
The State of California is almost as well known for its water shortage as for its movie stars. The City of Inglewood has become an environmental leader in the state by actively seeking new ways to utilize a readily available alternative water resource, recycled water.
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Operation Clean Sweep - Bin Users - Special October Pick-Up Dates
The following information for Operation Clean Sweep applies to apartment and business owners in the City who use bin service.
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End of Summer "Operation Clean Sweep" is Coming Soon!
From October 4th - 8th, Waste Management will pickup any amount of junk, brush or lumber from single family residences that you can bring out to the curb on your regular collection day. 
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Speed Hump Application Request

City of Inglewood
Department of Public Works
2004-2005
Speed Hump Information
& Application Forms
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Inglewood Strategic Energy Savings Study
This report has been prepared to assist the City of Inglewood in identifying and assessing potential opportunities to reduce electric energy costs, increase revenues, and improve reliability of electric service to City facilities.


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Traffic Notices for Queen St., Grevillea Ave., 105th and 106th Streets
Please note that some important changes are being made to these streets in the upcoming weeks.  For complete details, in English and Spanish, click "MORE."
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News Image Public Works Customer Service Principles
Inglewood Public Works' customer service principles provide guidance for good customer service. Our employees are encouraged to use them and apply them to activities that serve our customers.
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West Nile Virus Health Advisory
The Los Angeles County West Vector Control will be posting signs in recreational areas within five miles of the known westward front of West Nile Virus activity in an attempt to curb the spread of the disease. 
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Public Works City-2-City Tours & Exchange Program
Cities working with other cities.  That is the objective of Inglewood’s City-2-City Tours where cities visit other cities to discover facts and findings about other cities.  Not only do these tours provide a forum in which critical information can be exchanged, they also build relationships between cities.
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Parking and Traffic Commission Meeting
Please note that there will be no Parking and Traffic Commission Meeting this month.  They will resume next month, on the 4th Wednesday of August (August 25th, 7 p.m., 9th Floor Council Chambers).

WATER NOTICE
Consumers in Los Angeles, Orange, and southern Ventura counties may currently or soon notice an earthy and musty taste and smell in their tap water, but it is an aesthetic problem and not a health hazard, water quality experts announced today.  For more information, see the attached.  Customers should feel free to contact the City's Water Treatment Plant with any concerns at 310.412.5472.
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What's New in Recycling
We all realize how valuable our natural resources are, particularly in this day and age when recycling has become so very important.  Read on for some useful recycling information!
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News Image Newsracks and Payphones in Our City
You see them on almost every corner; in front of public buildings - in all kinds of conditions.  Inglewood’s Public Works Department has initiated a program to beautify our City.      
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Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Station
The City of Inglewood Public Works Department, in a continued effort to provide a safe and healthy environment, has now completed 95% of the City's new fueling station at the Service Center on Beach Avenue. 
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Metro South Bay is Yours
Keep up with the lastest news and information for commuters using the Metro System in the South Bay!  A group from the City's Public Works Department recently experienced a trip on the Metro first hand.  If you've never taken a trip on the Green Line, Blue Line, Red Line or Gold Line - give it a try - you'll be pleasantly surprised!

Next Metro South Bay Governance Council Meet-Friday, August 13th at 9:30 a.m. in Room 209 A/B at the Carson Community Center, 801 E. Carson St., Carson 90745. Metro Line 446/447 arrives at Carson St. and Avalon Blvd., a few minutes walking distance to the center.

Metro South Bay Public Hearing-Public comment will be taken on proposed Metro bus service changes in the South Bay, on Saturday, August 14, 10 a.m. to noon, Inglewood City Hall, One Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90301.  Metro Lines 111, 115, 212, 402 and 711 can be used to travel to Inglewood City Hall.
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City's Fleet Services Named One of Top 100 in the Nation
The City of Inglewood’s Department of Public Works, Fleet Services Division, has been named one of the Top 100 Best Fleets in the nation, as indicated in the March 4, 2004, issue of Utility Fleet Management magazine.
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National Earth Day
 April 22nd is Earth Day!  Earth Day is a nationally recognized day that emphasizes public support and commitment to saving the environment and its natural resources.  Earth Day celebrations are conducted from coast to coast.
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Cesar Chavez Day - March 31
Please be advised that the Public Works Department, along with all City Hall departments, will be closed on Wednesday, March 31st.  Please call our Hotline at 680-5000 if you need assistance for non-emergency items.

Get Up-To-Date Metro Transportation News!
MTA provides you with weekly news for the South Bay Region.
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Recycling - Internet Sites to Answer Your Questions
Here are a variety of sites to help you in finding the solutions to your recycling questions!
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MTA Annouces Public Hearing
A public hearing for proposed bus service changes, will take place on March 10, 2004, at 6 p.m. at the Carson Community Center, located at 801 Carson Street.  Read on for further details of the proposed changes...

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Trash Removal and Free Recycling
The City of Inglewood in partnership with Waste Management now provides a state-of-the-art Trash Removal and Recycling Program.  Trash removal and recycling is now, as easy as Blue, Black, and Green.  
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Holiday Trash/Street Sweeping Schedule
There will be no trash collection on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day.  Trash collection will be one day late for the remainder of the week.

Streets will not be swept on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day.  For additional information about trash collection and street sweeping schedules call the City Service Center at (310) 412-5340.

Thanks to All Who Made Clean Up Day Such a Success!
The Clean Up Day on Saturday, October 18th attracted approximately 150 volunteers (including the Chief of Police) and yielded 2,230 pounds (or 1.23 tons) of trash.  Our many thanks to the County of Los Angeles, the Public Works Staff involved, and our gracious residents who took the time to make our City a cleaner, more attractive place!

Oil Recycling Kits
For those of you who change your own oil in your vehicles, Oil Recycling Kits are still available from the Public Works Department...
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FASTER(tm) System Gearing up for City's Fleet

The Fleet Services Division of Public Works is in the process of implementing a new computer Fleet Management Software System.
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Recycyle Your Old Tires
The County of Los Angeles Public Works Department, along with the City of Inglewood, will be holding a free Waste Tire Collection Event on Saturday October 25th from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., at 5530 W. 83rd Street, in Westchester. 


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Come Join the Inglewood Community Clean Up Day!
The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works will be conducting the Inglewood Pollution Prevention Pilot Program on Saturday, October 18, 2003 from 9 a.m. until noon at Edward Vincent Jr. Park.   
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Save Energy - Here's a Bright Idea - Free Light Bulbs Available to Residents!
The Public Works, Environmental Services Division is offering local residents a chance to sign-up and take advantage of the City's new energy efficient lighting program.
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RED LIGHT Photo Enforcement Program Launched
On September 12, 2003, the City of Inglewood launched its Red Light Photo Enforcement Program. There are now 6 intersections in the City equipped to capture red light violations...
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City Approved Speed Hump Policy
View a draft of the City's recently approved speed hump policy.
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Inglewood Provides Used Oil and Filter Curb Recycling Program
Beginning August 18, 2003, Inglewood residents can dispose of their used oil and filters without leaving their homes.  The program is part of the City’s effort to provide added convenience and accessibility to proper disposal of used oil.


 
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Recycle Your Computers
Take Advantage of a Limited Time Offer!
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On June 28th, Mow Down Air Pollution - Electric Lawn Mower Exchange!
Inglewood's Public Works Department invites you to turn in your operable, old, tired, smoke belching gasoline-powered lawn mower and purchase a new Black & Decker CMM-1000 cordless rechargeable electric mulching mower on the spot for only $150!
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Household Hazardous and E-Waste Round Up
Dispose of Household and Hazardous Waste and E-Waste The Right Way on Saturday, June 28, 2003
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Free Disposal of Worn Out Tires - One Day Only, Sat. June 21st
On Saturday, June 21, 2003, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., bring your old worn, bald tires to L.A. County's Waste Tire Collection event.  Restrictions are:  L.A. Co. Residents only; no tires from businesses; no oversized or tractor tires; no rims; no more than 10 tires without exemption form from Dept. of Health Services.  Site will be located at the Compton Airport, 901 W. Alondra Blvd., (1/2 block west of Wilmington Avenue). 

Each car dropping off tires will receive a coupon from Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (buy one dozen, get one dozen FREE!).  L.A. County and the City of Inglewood thanks you for keeping our public and private areas clean of used tires.  For questions, call 1-888-CLEAN LA or www.888CleanLA.com.


City of Inglewood Utilizing Leading Edge Technology in Traffic Calming
Activated Lighted Stop Signs Planned
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