MALIBU/PACIFIC PALISADES—On Wednesday, January 15, the city of Malibu posted on its Facebook page updates to trash collection services as a result of the Palisades Fire.
Universal Waste Systems (UWS): Operations have resumed. If you need to modify or adjust your service, please visit: uwscompany.com/malibu.
Waste Management (WM): Regular trash collection services have resumed normal operations.
“Thank you for your patience and resilience as we work together to support recovery efforts,” the city of Malibu stated in the post.
As of 6:30 p.m. on January 15, the Palisades Fire has destroyed 2 3,713 acres and is at 19 percent containment.
CalFire now estimates approximately 5,000 structures damaged or destroyed. 2,191 structures confirmed destroyed in total effected area (Palisades and Malibu). Damage assessments continue to determine how many homes are part of the estimated damaged structures. Around 35 percent of inspections complete. These are approximate numbers, and are subject to change.
By Trevor