Integrated Waste Management
The Integrated Waste Management Program provides the City's management of:
- Refuse collection policies including residential curbside, recycling, green waste and refuse reduction programs
- Residential rubbish contractors that have an exclusive right-to-operate in the City
- Commercial and industrial recycling programs
- Collection of trash at bus stops on a weekly basis
- Providing public outreach
The City has a contract with Solid Waste Solutions, Inc. to administer the program. For additional information, go to www.sws-inc.com.
Also included in the Integrated Waste Management Program is the household hazardous waste recycling program as required by State law under the California Integrated Waste Management Act. Malibu participates on a regional basis with the Cities of Calabasas, Agoura Hills, Westlake Village and Hidden Hills, as well as with the County of Los Angeles, in providing programs that deal with household hazardous waste disposal.
These programs involve sponsoring special events at various locations to inform residents and distribute promotional and educational materials, with prorata funding provided by each agency. The California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) set a goal requiring that 50% of the municipal waste be diverted from the landfills by the year 2000. For the year 2000, the City of Malibu reported a solid 57% diversion. The City is required to report to CIWMB annually on the diversion rate and programs in place to assure that the required diversion rate is maintained. The City has implemented its commercial and multifamily recycling program to further ensure that Malibu maintains the goals set forth by CIWMB in AB939.