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Inerts

Inert materials such as asphalt, block, brick, ceramics, clay, concrete, dirt, and plaster should not be discarded in the campus refuse bins, as these items are often very heavy and can easily overload a bin which cannot then be serviced.

A bin for inert materials is available at the laydown yard in lot 14, but you will need to contact us in advance to obtain access. Do not put any organic matter or miscellaneous trash in this roll-off, as it will contaminate the load and increase the cost of removal. Departments that have large amounts of inert material, should request temporary bins for collection.

Where Does It Go?

Inert debris from CSULB is taken to a regional landfill that accepts only inert material, thus making the site suitable for development upon closure. Landfills that accept municipal solid waste (which includes organic matter), generate methane gas from the decomposition process, causing the ground to shift and settle, making it difficult to develop the site after closure.