The Environmental Services Bureau provides the following services:

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

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

Street Sweeping/Parking Enforcement improves our environment and keeps our streets clean.

Hazardous Waste disposal can be done safely. Find out what is considered Household Hazardous Waste and how to dispose of it.

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Universal Waste

Batteries, light bulbs, electronic devices and items containing mercury: together, these things are known as Universal Waste. By California law, these items may not be placed in the regular trash. That's because chemicals from Universal Waste can eventually find their way into the environment, contaminating our air, our water, and even the food we eat. EXAMPLES OF UNIVERSAL WASTE

If not in the trash, where?

In Los Angeles County, there are two FREE ways you can legally and safely dispose of Universal Waste, and also your hazardous waste and electronic waste (e-waste):

• Permanent HHW / e-waste / Universal Waste collection centers
• Local weekend HHW / e-waste / Universal Waste collection events

Other resources for hazardous waste, e-waste and universal waste disposal:

• Cell phone recycling centers
• Battery recycling centers
• Used Oil recycling centers
  

Goodwill is a state authorized collector of electronic-waste, such as old computer monitors and televisions. There is a number of donation centers in your area, so complying with the law is easy. For more information call 562-435-7741 or go to goodwillsolac.org

• Local Goodwill sites

Disposal of non-hazardous materials

• General recycling centers

Additional Universal Waste help and information:

• Zero Waste California
  (California Integrated Waste Management Board)
• Earth 911

Food-Related Businesses: Donate your surplus food.
MORE INFO	The City of Long Beach has partnered with Food Finders, a local non-profit organization, to seek donations of surplus food from all local businesses. Donated food is distributed to members of our community who are in need. The program also keeps quality, edible food from ending up in landfills. To sign up as a food donor, to donate your time or to provide your financial support, please contact Food Finders at 562-598-3003.