Enrique C. Zaldivar

Enrique C. Zaldivar has been at the helm of the City of Los Angeles LA Sanitation & Environment Department (LASAN) as Director and General Manager since 2007. Through his leadership, LASAN oversees the city’s Clean Water program, Solid Resources program, and Watershed Protection program. LASAN’s achievements in solid waste under Mr. Zaldivar’s direction include the recently implemented recycLA Franchise Initiative, along with the adoption of the Solid Waste Private Hauler Exclusive Franchise Initiative. Ongoing LASAN programs and initiatives include work to improve recycling markets via the new US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA); a commitment to electrification of the refuse collection truck fleet to move toward zero emission goals; and implementation of a long-term zero waste plan for the period through 2030.