Happy Earth Day, Los Angeles! Sustainability doesn't have to be complicated.
Here are 5 simple actions you can take today to protect our city:
Protect Our Pipes: Only flush the 3 Ps (Pee, Poop, and Paper). Even if wipes say "flushable," they can clog our sewer system.
Garden with Mulch: Keep your garden healthy and save water by using free mulch from LASAN. It’s the perfect way to give back to your soil!
Swap for Reusables: Use reusable bottles and bags to reduce waste at the source and keep our oceans clean.
Recycle Right: Ensure all bottles and cans are empty and dry before they go into your blue bin.
Dispose of Hazardous Waste Safely: Never put batteries, electronics, or old paint in your bins. Take them to a local SAFE Center to keep toxic materials out of our environment.
Let’s make every day Earth Day in Los Angeles! 👊
Click the link in our bio to find your nearest free mulch pick-up location or SAFE Center.
Today, StreetsLA proudly welcomed Councilmember Imelda Padilla and her team during a site visit in Council District 6 to recognize the hard work of our Urban Forestry Division crews.
Councilmember Padilla presented certificates of appreciation to the crew members for their continued dedication to tree pruning and maintaining safe, healthy streets throughout the district.
Thank you to the hardworking crews who keep Los Angeles green and thriving every day, and thank you to the Councilmember and her staff for taking the time to recognize their service. @cd6losangeles@lacitydpw
Today we recognize and thank Dan Halden for his leadership and service as Director of External Relations for the Bureau of Street Services.
Dan played a key role in advancing critical work that supports LA communities and strengthens our operations. His steady leadership, problem-solving mindset, and commitment to public service made a lasting impact on both our team and the projects we deliver. We also extend our appreciation to @lacitydpw for honoring Dan today and recognizing his contributions.
We are grateful for his contributions and wish him continued success in his next chapter.
Thank you, Dan — you will be missed. #AtYourService
StreetsLA is proud to recognize May as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Thank you to our AAPI employees who contribute so much to our City. You are a meaningful part of our Bureau and we could not do our work without you.
#AtYourService #aapi #aapiheritagemonth #losangeles #ca @lacitydpw
This week we celebrated the groundbreaking of the Glendale Hyperion Bridge Project 🎉🏗️
The Glendale Hyperion Bridge Improvement Project represents over 20 years of development and collaboration between the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering (BOE) and our partners at Caltrans HQ , Council District 4, Council District 13, along with other agencies at the Federal, State & Local levels 🤝
FUN FACT: This nearly 100-year-old bridge was completed in 1929, well before the LA River was encased in concrete. It has been featured in movies over the years and is even replicated at Disney’s California Adventure 🎬✨
This project has truly been a team effort, from planning to design and implementation. We want to thank our agency partners and the residents of Council Districts 4 & 13 who were involved in discussions over the years to help shape this design 👷♀️👷♂️
A special acknowledgement to our Deputy City Engineer Katherine Doherty, Commissioner Faith Mitchell, Councilmember Nithya Raman, Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez, and our partners at Caltrans.
We’re looking forward to the ribbon cutting ceremony ✂️🎀
#WeAreLABOE #BOE
StreetsLA is proud to recognize Denim Day.
Today we wear denim to protest victim-blaming, and we stand in solidarity with survivors everywhere. Jeans are not a “yes,” and your outfit is never an invitation.
#DenimDay #DenimDay2026 #ConsentMatters #NoExcuse @lacitydpw
#ICYMI we host free home composting & urban gardening workshops almost every #weekend!
Join us this Saturday at #PALS Northridge at 9am. We have free giveaways while supplies last, and endless fun!
RSVP:
lacitysan.eventbrite.com
🚛 GO BEHIND THE SCENES WITH LASAN!
Ever wonder what happens after your bins are picked up? Bring the whole family to our FREE Open House events and find out!
✅ Explore our big green trucks (the kids love them!)
✅ Learn easy ways to recycle your food scraps with OrganicsLA.
✅ Enjoy free food, games, and prizes! (while supplies last)
Admission is free. Grab your tickets now at lacitysan.eventbrite.com! 🎟️
#Familyfriendly #SourceReduction #OrganicsLA #ThingstoDoinLA
Our Urban Forestry team has a huge passion for what they do. They know our City trees dramatically improve Los Angeles by acting as essential infrastructure that enhances environmental health, public safety, and quality of life for Angelenos.
Fighting the Urban Heat Island Effect and Energy Savings (Cooling and reducing energy costs).
Air and Water Quality (Cleaning air, managing stormwater, recharging aquifers).
Psychological and Economic Value (Stress reduction, property values, equity, and aesthetics).
LA is a beautiful city and our trees make it even better! Let’s all work together and make it great! @lacitydpw
Ana Tabuena-Ruddy, Assistant Director and Chief Sustainability Officer, was honored to represent StreetsLA at Metro’s Earth Day Heat Awareness event this week.
StreetsLA helps build a cooler LA through STAP transit shelters and shade structures, tree planting, and providing support for planting partners expanding canopy citywide.
Together, we’re creating more shade, stronger transit access, and healthier neighborhoods. 🌎🌳🚌
#EarthDay #LosAngeles #atyourservice #Metro #LACMTA UrbanForestry Shade Transit ClimateResilience @metrolosangeles@lacitydpw
We process approximately 20,000 tons of green waste annually from our tree care operations, including clearing up after tree emergencies and removing dead or diseased wood.
This commitment to sustainable circularity ensures we turn tree waste into valuable mulch for the community.
You can pick up free mulch at:
Location: 11701 Blucher Ave, Granada Hills
Open: Mon through Fri, 7am to 1pm
Our mulch is used for city landscaping, and some trimmings, like Eucalyptus and Ficus, have even been shared with the @lazoo to feed animals. @lacitydpw
Make our neighborhood SHINE!
Join us at Algin Sutton Recreation Center for a SHINE LA community clean-up that brings neighbors together and makes a real impact in our community.
Algin Sutton Recreation Center
8800 S Hoover St
Saturday, April 25, 2026
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sign up at mayor.lacity.gov/ShineLA
