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1. Where can I recycle my Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste?

You can bring your Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste items to EDCO Recycling and Transfer, 2755 California Avenue, Signal Hill, or a collection event or permanent site sponsored by the LA County Department of Public Works

2. My sewer lateral is backing up. Who is responsible to clear it?

Sewer laterals are the responsibility of the property owner. In the event a problem is caused by a problem in the sewer main, please contact the LA County Sanitation District

3. How do I request service or report a problem to Public Works?

You can request a service or report a problem online any time. Please visit our iWorq request page.

If your request needs attention during regular business hours, you also have the option to call Public Works at 562-989-7250.

If this is an emergency that needs attention outside of our regular hours, please call one of the following emergency numbers:

• Public Works Emergency Number: 562-477-5258
• Water Emergency Number: 562-400-0673

Public Works Service Request.

4. What is the holiday schedule for trash collection?

The holiday schedule is as follows: Refuse Holiday Schedule

5. How do I properly dispose of fats, oils and grease?

Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) can cause significant damage to the sewer system. Sewer overflows and backups due to FOG buildup creates health hazards, threatens our water resources, and can be costly to repair. The City of Signal Hill aims to improve water quality and help eliminate sewer overflows and backups by eliminating the amount of FOG that enters the sanitary sewer system. Residents are encouraged to properly dispose of FOG.

• Do not pour waste oil and cooking residue directly down the sink or garbage disposal.
• Pour FOG in a leak-proof and covered container. Dispose of it in the trash or drop it off at a FOG collection center such as EDCO.
• Limit garbage disposal use and dispose of remaining food scraps in the compost bin or trash.
• Wipe off remaining grease and scrape food scraps from dishes and pots with a paper towel prior to washing.

For more information, see our Guide to FOG (PDF).

6. When do I need an Oversize Load Transportation Permit?

The California Vehicle Code requires an oversize load permit for any load exceeding legal weight or dimensions. That would be loads exceeding 14' high (Section 35250), 8'6" wide (Section 35100), 40' long (single), 65' (truck/trailer), 75' (multi trailers) (Section 35400 & 35401), or 20,000 lbs/axle (Section 35550).

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works issues the Transportation Permit for the City of Signal Hill. The permit may be obtained over the Internet at the link below.

https://dpw.lacounty.gov/spats/public/tpap.cfm