Spring 2024 Applications Open Feb. 12

If you are a Long Beach resident 18 years or older, apply to join our Compost and Recycling Ambassador Program! The application for the program opens on 2/12/24 at 10 am. Offered at no cost, you’ll learn about waste reduction, recycling, and composting through lectures and hands-on experiences over the course of 8 weeks. 🪱📝

The Spring session begins 03/21 from 9 am-12 pm and meets weekly every Thursday for 8 weeks, until 5/1. The course takes place in-person at the Environmental Services Bureau (ESB) located at 2929 E Willow St. Long Beach, CA 90806.

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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.

HHW & E-Waste Collection Event

and Reuse Center

Safely dispose of hazardous waste to prevent harm to humans, wildlife, and the environment. 

Gaffey Street S.A.F.E. Center

1400 N. Gaffey St., San Pedro, CA 90731

Saturdays & Sundays, 9 am - 3 pm* Does NOT accept tires.

EDCO Recycling And Transfer

2755 California Ave. Signal Hill, CA 90755

2nd and 4th Saturdays, 9 am - 2 pm* Accepts tires.

*Check online for holiday closure dates  

Reuse Center at EDCO Recycling and Transfer: Take home surplus leftover household products for FREE during the HHW event.

The Correct Answer is...

C) Candy wrappers can NOT be recycled and must be placed in your trash bin.

When it comes to plastics, only bottles, jugs, and tubs are recyclable in Long Beach. Soft plastics such as plastic bags, candy wrappers and snack bags are trash, For a full list of what can and cannot be recycled, view our Recycling Guidelines on our website.

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