Long Beach residents have access to convenient and efficient waste management services that help keep the community clean, sustainable, and well-maintained. The city’s special trash pickup program offers residents a flexible solution for disposing of oversized and bulky items that don’t fit in standard waste containers.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in Long Beach
The City of Long Beach provides each city-serviced refuse account with 12 special collections per year at no additional cost. This generous service allows residents to efficiently manage large waste items without extra charges.
Residential Trash Collection Details
What Can Be Picked Up
Special collections include:
- Furniture
- Appliances
- Computers and monitors
- Television sets
- Tires (maximum 5 per pickup)
- Tree branches and yard debris
- Other oversized items
Important Pickup Guidelines
- Items cannot exceed 72″ x 48″
- Bundles must be securely tied
- Maximum weight per bundle: 40 pounds
- Bags cannot exceed 25 pounds
How to Request Special Trash Pickup
Residents have two convenient methods to schedule a pickup:
- Online form submission
- Call the Call Center at (562) 570-2876
Preparation and Placement Tips
- Place items at your regular weekly refuse collection location
- Ensure placement by 6:00 am on scheduled pickup day
- Remove doors from refrigerators/freezers or duct-tape them shut
- Maximum of 8 large items or 25 bags/bundles per pickup
- Separate special handling items like appliances and tires
Considerations and Restrictions
- Refuse employees cannot enter private property due to insurance limitations
- A regulatory fee may apply for items requiring special handling
- Mattresses should be placed separately from other items
Environmentally Conscious Disposal
Before discarding items, Long Beach encourages residents to consider donation. The city provides a comprehensive Donation Guide to help residents find local resale organizations and thrift shops.
Long Beach’s special trash pickup service offers residents a convenient, flexible, and environmentally responsible way to manage bulky waste. By following guidelines and utilizing these services, residents contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable community.
For more information or to schedule a pickup, visit the Long Beach Recycles website or call (562) 570-2876.
FAQ
How to get rid of a couch in Long Beach?To request a special collection, use our online form to submit a request or call the Call Center at (562) 570-2876 to schedule a pickup of your bulky or oversized items.
Will waste pro pickup a mattress?We offer on-demand bulk waste pickup services for various household items such as: major appliances, furniture and mattresses. Please contact your local city or county for proper disposal procedures of electronic items.
Can I throw leaves in the trash?Leaves make great mulch for garden beds and are HUGELY important for the ecosystem, so please don’t just remove them or trash them. Choose an area to let them decompose and break down. Don’t add them to the landfill where they become trash.
What is considered bulk pick up?What’s considered bulky trash? Accepted materials vary by location, but common bulky, large or heavy items include: Mattress & Box Springs. Bed Frames.
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To request a special collection, use our online form to submit a request or call the Call Center at (562) 570-2876 to schedule a pickup of your bulky or
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Every Long Beach resident with city refuse service receives two free special trash pick-ups each year. To schedule a collection, call 562-570-2876. Storm Drain