City of Long Beach
Refuse Collection
ESB Services

is easy in Long Beach. Learn about the many programs available.

Download
a recycling
collection list
 

is provided as both weekly automated and scheduled trash collections for City residents

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improves our
environment and
keeps our streets
clean.

 

disposal must be
done safely. Learn
about “Universal”
and “Household”
Hazardous Waste

 Disposal Options

What's New
Next Compost and Vermipost Free Workshop:

August 21, 2010  /  10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
2929 E. Willow Street, Long Beach

Turn yard waste into a beneficial soil amendment. Buy discount bins and learn about vermiposting. MAP & DETAILS

READ YOUR METER

Some meters are exempt (not enforced) on holidays.  View the latest Holiday Schedule for metered parking and street sweep .

 DETAILS

Residential Recycling Program Adds Polystyrene
(Styrofoam®) to its collection list

Includes Styrofoam® cups, containers and packaging, such as eggshell cartons, clamshells and block packing material.

Styrofoam® packaging peanuts are NOT recyclable, but they are reusable. Many mailing and packaging stores accept donations.

Traveling Recycling Education Center (T.R.E.C.) is
featured in Waste and Recycling News

By: Chrissy Kadleck - January 18, 2010
For close to two decades, Southern California fourth graders have boarded a 40-foot interactive, traveling classroom to learn about environmental issues.  MORE

The Environmental Services Bureau is now on Twitter and Facebook!

Follow us on Twitter or become a Facebook Fan, either way you'll be in the loop by receiving important information about refuse and recycling collection, street sweeping and special collection opportunities including holiday trees, e-waste and more.

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Additional Efforts:

Visit litterfreeLB.org to get involved in local Litter Free Long Beachclean-up events and other efforts towards a litter-free Long Beach.

 EVENT SCHEDULE

Manufacturing with recycled materials? Long Beach provides benefits just for you.

 MORE

Abandoned carts are a nuisance and they
can be dangerous, too. Find out what can be done about this neighborhood problem.

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