The City of La Palma provides water and local sewer collection services for most La Palma residents and businesses. Additionally, a small portion of Cerritos receives water service from the City. The combined water, sewer, and sanitation bill, are issued during the first week of even months (Feb, April, June, etc.) and they come from a contract company, ACS Billing Services.  Bills become past due 30 days after the indicated bill date and late fees may be assessed. Bills that are not paid within 45 days of the bill date may have their service interrupted (shut-off) and a reconnection fee will be assessed.

New customers who have moved into the area should call or visit Water Billing at City Hall. Existing customers who are moving, should also contact Water Billing to schedule a closure of service and final bill. If you have a billing questions or need to start or stop service please call Water Billing at (714) 690-3330.

The City contracts with Park Disposal (EDCO) to provide solid waste sanitation and street sweeping services within the City. Residential trash is collected once a week, usually the day before street sweeping. Park Disposal does not provide trashcans or barrels; therefore, residents must provide their own barrels, cans, or bags, and they must not exceed a 32 gallon capacity. Trash scheduled for pick-up may be placed near the curb after 3:00 pm on the day before collection.  Trash service is not collected on the following holidays, with collection pushed back one day for the rest of the week: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.  If you have questions about trash or recycling, please contact the City’s Utilities Liaison at (714) 690-3337.

Customers interested in obtaining large roll-off bins or dumpsters must contact Park Disposal directly, at (714) 522-3577. If the dumpster or bin will be located completely on private property no permit is required; however, if the container will be placed on the street or sidewalk an Encroachment Permit is required from the City’s Public Works Department, at (714) 690-3310. Pursuant to City regulations all solid waste collection services must be performed by Park Disposal. Dumpsters or roll-off bins from other companies will be impounded and fines assessed to the responsible party.

The City of La Palma participates in a variety of local and regional recycling programs.  Although residents are not provided with separate barrels, please be assured that the City does recycle.  All solid waste collected in the City of La Palma is sent to a solid waste material recovery facility (MRF) that sorts and removes recyclables.  For additional information about a variety of recycling programs and household hazardous waste disposal options, visit our Recycling page.