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UWS and the City of Maywood

Universal Waste Systems Inc. (UWS) is pleased to have been given the opportunity to be the exclusive provider of waste management services in the City of Maywood.

For any inquiries, please contact UWS Customer Service at (562) 287-7888..

MAYWOOD RECYCLING

Universal Waste Systems (UWS) is one of Southern California’s largest family owned & operated companies. With over 3 generations of experience, we pride ourselves on our excellent customer service & hands-on approach to waste disposal. Equipped with the infrastructure & service capabilities to meet any need, while providing the personalized service of a one man operation - that’s our mission.

SB1383:Mandatory Organics Recycling & Edible Food Recovery

Reduce Short Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCP) and reduce food insecurity. Goal: 75% reduction in organic waste and 20% increase in food recovery by 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

Green cart is for yard waste only. Organics waste can go in paper bags or a compostable plastic bag can be used as a liner.
There are several ways to make a payment.
  • Call customer service at 562-334-3660 and make a payment over the phone.
  • Go to epay.uwscompany.com and create an account to pay online.
  • Sign up for auto pay.
Call customer service at 562-334-3660 , email SGCustomerService@uwscompany.com or submit request on UWS website. We will need a list of items requesting to be picked up.
Residential customers get 10 items picked up per month and Multi-family households get 10 items per month per unit.
Please refer to the Residential/Commercial Welcome Packet for more information.
Call customer service at 562-334-3660 or submit a request on UWS website.
  • New Year’s Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day
Services will be delayed by 1 day when these holidays fall on a weekday
  • Grass
  • Weeds
  • Plants
  • Tree limbs
  • Wood chips
  • Dead plants
  • Garden trimmings
  • Leaves
  • Rice
  • Fruits
  • Vegetables
  • Pizza
  • Eggshells
  • Cheese
  • Coffee grinds including filters (no K-Cups)
  • Chicken bones
  • Bread
  • Chips
  • Fish
  • Paper
  • Shredded paper
  • Cardboard
  • Plastic to go food containers
  • Plastic bags
  • Plastic forks, knives and spoons
  • Plastic bottles and containers
  • Metal screws
  • Aluminum cans
  • Stainless steel
  • Glass bottles
  • Milk cartons
Place bins at the curb by 7am. Collections times are from 7am – 6pm.
Residential customers get 10 items picked up per month and Multi-family households get 10 items per month per unit. Call customer service at 562-334-3660 , email SGCustomerService@uwscompany.com or submit request on UWS website to schedule a pick up. We will need a list of the items when scheduling the pickup.
Residential and Multi-family receive 1 HHW pick up per quarter. Items must be in a box and left on the porch.
UWS also offers 4 mail-in containers per account for sharps collection every year. Please call customer service at 562-334-3660 or email SGCustomerService@uwscompany.com for more information or to schedule a pickup.
  • Household appliances
  • Furniture – as long as it only takes two (2) people to lift
  • Mattresses
  • Rugs
  • Bundled wood no longer than 4ft
  • E-waste
No, plastic bags cannot be used. Brown paper bags or compostable plastic bags may be used before putting organics into the green organics cart.
Food waste, veggie, and fruit scraps belong in the green cart.
Customers can call customer service at 562-334-3660 or email SGCustomerService@uwscompany.com and a Zero Waste Representative will be happy to set up a time and day to educate and provide material on recyclables. Please also check the Commercial and Residential sections of the UWS website.
No, as green cart is for yard waste only. Organics waste can go in bags into the trash cart
There are several ways to make a payment.
  • Call customer service at 562-334-3660 and make a payment over the phone.
  • Go to epay.uwscompany.com and create an account to pay online.
  • Sign up for auto pay.
Call customer service at 562-334-3660 or email SGCustomerService@uwscompany.com. We will need a list of items requesting to be picked up.
Residential customers get 10 items picked up per month and Multi-family households get 10 items per month per unit.
  • New Year’s Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day
Services will be delayed by 1 day when these holidays fall on a weekday
  • Grass
  • Weeds
  • Plants
  • Tree limbs
  • Wood chips
  • Dead plants
  • Garden trimmings
  • Leaves
  • Rice
  • Fruits
  • Vegetables
  • Pizza
  • Eggshells
  • Cheese
  • Coffee grinds including filters (no K-Cups)
  • Chicken bones
  • Bread
  • Chips
  • Fish
  • Paper
  • Shredded paper
  • Cardboard
  • Plastic to go food containers
  • Plastic bags
  • Plastic forks, knives and spoons
  • Plastic bottles and containers
  • Metal screws
  • Aluminum cans
  • Stainless steel
  • Glass bottles
  • Milk cartons
Place bins at the curb by 7am. Collections times are from 7am – 6pm.
Residential and Multi-Family receive 4 free bulky pickups per year with 4 items per pickup. After the 4th free there will be a charge of $45.00 per pickup. Commercial customers receive unlimited pickups per year at the rate of $35.00 per item. Call customer service at 562-334-3660 or email SGCustomerService@uwscompany.com to schedule a pick up. We will need a list of the items when scheduling the pickup.
Residential and Multi-family receive 1 HHW pick up per quarter. Items must be in a box and left on the porch. Please call customer service at 562-334-3660 or email SGCustomerService@uwscompany.com to schedule a pickup. List Of Including SHARPS
  • Household appliances
  • Furniture – as long as it only takes two (2) people to lift
  • Mattresses
  • Rugs
  • Bundled wood no longer than 4ft
  • E-waste
Yes, organics can go in plastic bags and be put in the grey trash cart.
Place the food waste, veggie, and fruit scraps into the grey trash cart.
Customers can call customer service at 562-334-3660 or email SGCustomerService@uwscompany.com and a Zero Waste Representative will be happy to set up a time and day to educate and provide material on recyclables.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are several ways to make a payment.
  • Call customer service at 562-287-7888 and make a payment over the phone.
  • Go to Epay and create an account to pay online.
  • Sign up for auto pay.
Call customer service at 562-287-7888 , email CustomerService@uwscompany.com or submit request on UWS website. We will need a list of items requesting to be picked up.
Residential and Multi-Family customers get up to 6 items picked up, 4 times per year.
  • Household appliances
  • Furniture – as long as it only takes two (2) people to lift
  • Mattresses
  • Rugs
  • Bundled wood no longer than 4ft
  • E-waste
Residents can visit 888CleanLA.com for more information.
Call customer service at 562-287-7888 or submit a request on UWS website.
  • New Year’s Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day
Services will be delayed by 1 day when these holidays fall on a weekday
  • Grass
  • Weeds
  • Plants
  • Tree limbs
  • Wood chips
  • Dead plants
  • Garden trimmings
  • Leaves
  • Paper
  • Shredded paper
  • Cardboard
  • Plastic to go food containers
  • Plastic bags
  • Plastic forks, knives and spoons
  • Plastic bottles and containers
  • Metal screws
  • Aluminum cans
  • Stainless steel
  • Glass bottles
  • Milk cartons
Place bins at the curb by 7am. Collections times are from 7am – 6pm.
Customers can call customer service at 562-287-7888 or email CustomerService@uwscompany.com and a Zero Waste Representative will be happy to set up a time and day to educate and provide material on recyclables. Please also check the Commercial and Residential sections of the UWS website.
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Maywood Transition Letter with UWS

Dear City of Maywood Constituent,

Beginning on Sunday, March 1, 2020, the City of Maywood authorized Universal Waste Systems, Inc. (UWS) to provide waste collection services in the community for both residential and commercial properties. It is the goal of UWS to provide consistent and reliable service to the Maywood community.

UWS is a local, family-owned and -operated company serving Southern California since 1986. UWS exists to provide outstanding quality waste stream solutions for a clean and healthy environment for the communities they serve by applying innovative solutions to the challenges of today and tomorrow.

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