Know Before You Throw: Plastic Recycling Symbols Overview
As individuals gear up for Earth Day and embrace greener habits, recycling is one of the easiest changes to start with. It doesn’t even require a green thumb! Recycling is [...]
Entrada – 17 Green Homes Starting Construction on Paramount Blvd
In late 2025, the City Council approved 17 detached two-story single-family homes at 16635-16683 Paramount Boulevard. The homes – known as “Entrada” – are beginning construction in February. The site [...]
SCAQMD Governing Board Adopts Updated Rules for Chrome Plating and Anodizing Businesses
On December 5, 2025, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Governing Board adopted amendments to Rule 1469 regarding hexavalent chromium emissions from chrome plating and anodizing business operations. [...]
How to Have a Joyful and Sustainable Holiday Season
We might not get a "White Christmas" here in Paramount, but we can still create a greener one. This season is the perfect opportunity to embrace our traditions while making [...]
Air Monitor Detects Elevated Hexavalent Chromium Levels City Program Doing Its Job to Protect Residents
UPDATE (1/30/2026): Routine lab results for air quality samples this week indicated that the City of Paramount’s air monitor at 15701 Minnesota Ave. detected elevated levels of hexavalent chromium during [...]
City of Paramount Provides Free Water Usage Monitoring Service for Residents
Water is one of the world’s most valuable resources, and the City of Paramount is making it easier than ever for its water customers to stay in control of their [...]
Ozone Season Has Arrived in LA County — Stay Aware, Stay Well
As ozone season begins, the City encourages residents to stay informed about local air quality and take simple steps to stay healthy when smog levels rise.
Recycling Cheat Sheet
Trash Tuesday: Know Where It Goes! Sorting waste correctly helps keep our community clean and supports a greener future! We’ve partnered with Athens Services to bring you this Recycling Cheat [...]
How to Safely Dispose of Used Motor Oil in Paramount
Did you know that just 1 gallon of used motor oil can contaminate 1 million gallons of water? Proper disposal is crucial to protecting our environment. Used motor oil contains [...]
New Year, New Habits for a Sustainable Future
As we step into 2025, let's adopt small, impactful habits to create a significant difference for our planet. Here are a few simple but powerful habits to embrace for an [...]
