LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN) is the city department responsible for protecting public health and the environment through waste management, water reclamation, pollution prevention, and sustainability programs that touch every Angeleno’s life. On this episode, we’re joined by Jennifer Pinkerton, Assistant Director of LASAN, and James Roska, Environmental Supervisor, who both play key roles in advancing the City’s OrganicsLA and Zero Food Waste initiatives. Together, they offer insight into how Los Angeles is tackling food waste at every level—from inside city departments to household kitchens across the city.

Resources:

www.lacitysan.org

www.lacitysan.org/organics

www.instagram.com/lacitysan

24-hour Customer Care Center: 1-800-773-2489

Community Announcements

Parks Needs Assessment Survey needs.parks.lacity.gov

LASAN’s Earth Day LA 2025:

Location: Norman O. Houston Park from

Date and Time: Saturday, April 26th 10 AM to 2 PM

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