Community Updates for 9/5/2025
Dear Luma Residents,
South Park Neighborhood Association’s 6th Annual “A Taste of South Park”
Join us on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 1:00–5:00 PM at the Desmond AEG Lot (corner of Grand & 11th) for an afternoon of food, drinks, and community fun!
Your ticket includes 15 samples from local restaurants and bars, plus live music, a DJ, raffles, and a kids’ activity table.
Admission: $50 (includes all samples + drinks)
As an event sponsor, LUMA residents receive special discounts:
- 100% off (up to 2 tickets per unit) – available until September 20
- 50% off – available until event day
- Regular admission: $50 includes all samples + drinks (if purchased on event day)
- Use the Eventbrite link or QR code and enter confidential code: TOSPLU25
- www.eventbrite.com/e/a-taste-of-south-park-tickets
Children:
Under 8 – free (share parent punch card)
Ages 8–14 – half-price punch card (available day of event)
Punch cards are required for all food & drink sampling.
Event also features booths from local businesses & sponsors including Throw Clay, Hideout Hair Salon, West Coast Trial Lawyers, Lagree213, Dignity Health, and Just Food for Dogs.
Confirmed Participants:
- Pine & Crane
- Toastique
- Culturas
- El Cholo
- Prank
- Cara Cara – Proper Hotel
- 33 Taps
- Audio Graph Beer Co.
- Good Clean Fun (GCF)
- Lazy Dog
- Michoacana Ice Cream
- Simply Salad
- Sonoritas
- The Wine Station
- Habachihana
Don’t miss this exciting neighborhood event celebrating food, music, and community!
Luma Garage Deep Cleaning
Monday, September 8 through Wednesday, September 10 from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Schedule:
- Mon, 9/8: 3rd Level
- Tue, 9/9: 2nd & 1st Levels
- Wed, 9/10: Basement
Please remove your vehicle on your level’s cleaning day. Spaces with vehicles will be skipped and not cleaned later. Cars on levels below the one being cleaned will be covered for protection.
Management will conduct friendly reminder day prior to your level being cleaned.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our garage clean and safe.
Recycling & Waste Disposal Guidelines
Let’s work together to keep Luma—and our city—clean, sustainable, and pest-free.
Proper disposal of waste and recycling is essential to maintaining a healthy living environment, complying with local regulations, and supporting Luma’s commitment to sustainability. Please take a moment to review and follow the guidelines below:
Recycling (Blue Bins – Located in the Recycling Room, 1st Floor Garage Across from the Elevator Lobby)
To ensure the recycling area remains clean, functional, and accessible:
· Break down all cardboard boxes before placing them in the bin. This maximizes space and improves pickup efficiency.
· Keep materials below the fill line to avoid overflow and maintain easy access for others.
Accepted recyclable items include:
· Clean, empty bottles (plastic and glass)
· Cans (aluminum and tin)
· Plain, uncoated paper (no lamination or glossy finishes)
· Flattened, clean cardboard
Tip: When in doubt, check for the recycling symbol with a number on the bottom of the container. Rinse items to remove food or liquid residue. Contaminated materials can spoil an entire batch of recyclables.
Trash (Trash Chutes – Located on Each Floor)
Trash chutes are designed for general household waste only. Please do not dispose of the following items in the chute:
· Bulky items (e.g., furniture, mattresses)
· E-waste (e.g., electronics, batteries)
· Recyclables (see above)
· Hazardous waste (e.g., paint, cleaners)
· Compostable materials (see below)
To schedule bulky item pickup, please contact the front desk. Improper disposal in or near the chutes is a violation of city sanitation codes, Association rules and poses safety and pest-control issues.
Compost (Green Bin – Located in the Recycling Room)
Luma proudly participates in LA’s organics recycling program. Compostable materials should be placed in the green bin using certified compostable bags (available online or at local grocery stores). This helps reduce landfill waste and limits pests in the garage.
Acceptable compost materials include:
· Fruit and vegetable scraps
· Bread, pasta, rice, and grains
· Coffee grounds and tea bags (remove staples)
· Eggshells
· Soiled napkins and paper towels
· Certified compostable paper products
· Yard trimmings (leaves, small branches, etc.)
Reminder: No plastic, metal, glass, or liquids should go into the green bin—even if labeled “biodegradable.”
Go Beyond the Bin
Looking to recycle items not accepted in our building bins, such as textiles, batteries, light bulbs, or hard-to-recycle plastics? Visit: Ridwell – What We Take
This service offers an easy way to recycle a wider variety of items responsibly.
E-waste
Here are several reputable options for electronics and e-waste recycling in the Downtown Los Angeles area:
1. Greenly Electronics Recycling
Located on West 3rd Street, Greenly provides both drop-off services and scheduled pickups for electronics recycling, along with hard-drive shredding and certificates of data destruction at its downtown facility.
Greenly Electronics Recycling
2. Homeboy Electronics Recycling
Based in the heart of downtown (Bruno Street), this social-enterprise recycler offers secure data destruction, IT asset disposition, equipment repair, remarketing, and recycling. Their operation supports formerly incarcerated individuals and offers drop-off and pick-up options.
Homeboy Industries
3. Los Angeles SAFE Centers (Sanitation)
Managed by LA Sanitation, SAFE Centers are permanent drop-off locations for household hazardous waste and electronics. Some centers are accessible from downtown and operate on weekends, making them a convenient community resource.
Sanitation Services
CleanLA
Additional Resources
Clean LA / LA County Public Works
Offers localized information and roundup events for electronics recycling. Their Smart Business Recycler Locator can help businesses find dedicated e-waste solutions.
CleanLA
CalRecycle Website
Provides a searchable directory of certified electronics recyclers across California, including those serving Los Angeles. A useful tool if you’re looking for options beyond downtown.
CalRecycle
By following these guidelines, you help create a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable community for everyone at Luma. If you have any questions or need clarification about disposal procedures, please reach out to the management office.
Thank You for Doing Your Part!
South Park Neighborhood Newsletter
August SPNA 2025 Newsletter Click here to view the latest South Park Neighborhood Association newsletter! www.spna-dtla.org
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