February 2023

VALENTINE'S DAY WASTE REDUCTION TIPS

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Workshops


The City of Long Beach Environmental Services Bureau (ESB) hosts FREE workshops to teach residents about recycling, waste reduction, composting, and more. Workshops are offered in English and Spanish.

  • Reduce Waste at Home: Learn strategies to reduce food waste and packaging waste in the kitchen. 
  • Learn to Compost: We'll teach you how to set up and maintain a backyard compost bin and vermicompost (worm) bin, see what materials can or cannot be placed in your compost bin, and how to effectively use finished compost. 
  • Do It Yourself (DIY) Green and Safe Cleaning: Learn how to make non-toxic cleaning supplies with safe, natural ingredients while saving money and reducing waste. 

Reduce Kitchen Waste

Date and Time

Event

Location

Link

Miércoles, 1 de febrero

6 pm - 7 pm

Reduzca los desechos en el hogar (Presentado en español)

Zoom

Regístrese aquí

Thursday, Feb. 2

6 pm - 7 pm

Reduce Waste at Home (Presented in English)

Zoom

Register here

Saturday, Feb. 25

10 am - 12 pm

Learn to Compost

(Presented in English)

Environmental Services Bureau

2929 E. Willow St.

Register here

Saturday, Mar. 4

10 am - 11 am

Do It Yourself (DIY) Green and Safe Cleaning (presented in English)

Michelle Obama Library

5870 Atlantic Ave

Register here

Sábado, 4 de marzo

10 am – 11 am

Hágalo Usted Mismo (DIY) Limpieza Ecológica y Segura Para El Hogar (Presentado en español)

Michelle Obama Library

5870 Atlantic Ave

Register here

Community Events

HHW Information

HHW & E-Waste Collection Event

and Reuse Center

 

Saturday, February 11 and 25 | 9 am - 2 pm 

 

EDCO Recycling and Transfer 

2755 California Ave. 

Signal Hill, CA 90755 

 

Drop-off Events: Safely dispose of household hazardous waste, e-waste, and tires to prevent harm to humans, wildlife, and the environment.  

 

Reuse Center: Take home surplus leftover household products for FREE.

View LB Recycles Events Calendar

HOLIDAY SERVICE REMINDER

Presidents' Day Service Reminder Effective Monday, February 20

Refuse and recycling collection WILL occur as normal. 

Parking meters WILL be enforced unless the meter states "Exempt on Holidays." Read your meter. 

Street sweeping and associated parking control will NOT occur.

View Holiday Collection Schedule

QUICK LINKS

The Long Beach Recycles website contains detailed information about the City's environmental programs and upcoming events. Information includes:


  • What can and cannot be recycled in Long Beach 
  • See upcoming workshops and other community events happening in 2023 
  • View the latest update on the state-wide organics recycling law.  

Visit OurWebsite

What Can I Recycle?

Upcoming Events

Organic Waste Collection FAQ

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