Skip the toxic cleaners, save money, and reduce waste by making this simple DIY cleaner at home! With just three ingredients, you can create an effective and refreshing cleaner that’s safer for you and the environment. Note: this recipe is not recommended for cleaning wood or leather.

Do you have confidential documents that need to be shredded? Bring up to 3 boxes* of documents to our next Shred Event!

*Please note that there will be a three-box maximum per car. Box size cannot exceed 10x12x15 inches.

Can't make this upcoming event? Do not worry; there will be more opportunities. Please mark your calendars for June 7 and August 9 for our next Shred Events.

Saturday, March 8, 2025

8 a.m. to 10 a.m.*

Veterans Memorial Stadium

4901 E. Conant St. (enter on Conant St.)

*A mobile shredding truck will be on-site until 10 a.m. or when the truck reaches capacity.

Accepted: 

• Confidential documents, white or color paper
• Manila file folders, staples and paper clips
• Envelopes and cardboard

Not Accepted: 

• CDs, hard drives and cell phones
• Three-ring binders, credit cards
• Hanging file folders, metal objects, plastics, glass, plastic bags, food materials, batteries, weapons

Do you have a household item that requires repair? Bring it to our next FREE LB Fixit Clinic! Reduce waste and learn valuable, lifelong skills to repair items on your own in the future.

Saturday, April 27, 2025

12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Sports Basement

2100 N. Bellflower Blvd.

Items to bring to repair: 

• Small appliances
• Electronics
• Toys
• Clothing
• Jewelry
• Bicycles

Please bring only one item per attendee and register in advance to reserve your spot.

Items are not guaranteed to be repaired.

CLIMATELB YOUTH MICROGRANT

📣 The City of Long Beach invites residents to apply for the ClimateLB Youth Microgrant Program! $5,000 grant awards are available to support climate action projects in West Long Beach led by youth ages 15-24. The application period is open now through March 17, 2025. Qualifying youth-led projects include:

🌳 Reforestation/Tree Planting Projects

🏫 Climate Education Efforts

🌅 Climate Ambassador Programs

🎨 Public Art & Awareness Campaigns

Reach out to the Office of Climate Action & Sustainability to learn more about the grant:

Find the answer at the bottom of this email!

Additional HHW & E-Waste Collection:

Signal Hill EDCO HHW Drop-Off

2755 California Ave., Signal Hill

2nd & 4th Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

E-Waste Collection:

CCLB E-Waste Drop-Off Site

340 Nieto Ave., Long Beach

2nd & 4th Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

*This location accepts e-waste ONLY and does NOT accept used oil, tires, or other household hazardous waste.

The correct answer is: C, magazines!

Magazines, newspapers, paper, and cardboard are recyclable in your curbside recycling cart.

Please dispose of broken glass and padded mailers in your trash cart.

For odd-sized and bulky items, like furniture, request a special collection via the link here.

Visit our website here for the full list of recycling guidelines.

@LBRecycles