The SBCCOG is a joint powers authority of 16 cities and the County of Los Angeles that share the goal of maximizing the quality of life and productivity of the South Bay region. Our members are Carson, El Segundo, Gardena, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lomita, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Torrance, and the Harbor City/San Pedro/Wilmington communities of the City of Los Angeles, along with the unincorporated areas of the County of Los Angeles District 2 and 4. While as cities we value what makes us unique and independent, often there are times when our combined endeavors are proven more productive. The vision of what we can do for all our communities is what motivates our members and can best be described four ways: Partnership, Planning, Persuasion, and Performance. The South Bay Environmental Services Center (SBESC) is a program of the SBCCOG and is the South Bay's clearinghouse