(Commercial and Multi-family Properties)
Effective July 1, 2012, a new State law (AB 341) makes recycling mandatory for commercial and multi-family properties. LAW DETAIL
 Properties with City-serviced waste collection: All business and multi-family residential properties with City-serviced refuse collection have access to recycling collection. CLICK HERE FOR ASSISTANCE.
 Properties with private-hauler waste collection: All private haulers permitted by the City are required to provide recycling services. Contact your private hauler for assistance. Currently, 15 PRIVATE HAULERS are permitted to operate in Long Beach.
Compliance Tips:
- Determine your space needs and location for the collection of recyclables.
- Review your hauler service agreements and contact your hauler.
- Add recycling instructions to your rental agreements.
- Secure your recycling bins or carts to discourage scavenging of recyclables.
- Download communication materials HERE to educate your building’s tenants.
The commercial sector generates nearly 75% of the solid waste in California.*
Effective July 1, 2012, any business or public entity that generates four or more cubic yards of commercial waste per week will be required to recycle.
Requirements for private haulers servicing commercial properties:
- Haulers must provide separate containers for different recyclables when requested by their commercial-sector customers.
- Haulers are responsible for maintaining recycling containers by keeping them in good working order, clean of residue and graffiti-free.
- Charges for recycling collection services must be included in the base service level price quote and/or contract.
- Haulers must provide information regarding commodities/materials accepted for recycling, collection schedule, and hauler contact information.
- Collection day(s) must be posted on the recycling bin/cart and/or building – visible to tenants and City inspectors.
- City of Long Beach staff will periodically inspect commercial properties to ensure that the contracted hauler is in compliance with all requirements.
* CalRecycle 2008 Statewide Waste Characterization data
Effective July 1, 2012, any multi-family residential property with five or more units will be required to recycle.
Requirements for private haulers servicing multi-family properties:
- Haulers must recycle the same commodities/materials that the City’s residential
recycling program currently accepts.
- Charges for recycling collection services must be included in the base service level price quote and/or contract.
- Haulers must provide information regarding commodities/materials accepted for
recycling, collection schedule, and hauler contact information.
- Collection day(s) must be posted on the recycling bin/cart and/or building – visible to residents and City inspectors.
- City of Long Beach staff will periodically inspect multi-family residential properties to ensure that the contracted hauler is in compliance with all requirements.
1. What is the purpose of the new State law (AB 341)?
To reduce greenhouse emissions by diverting commercial and multi-family residential solid waste through recycling. This recycling will keep valuable materials out of landfills and create jobs.
2. How will the new State law impact my business or property?
Establishing a recycling program can provide an opportunity for businesses and multi-family residential complexes to reduce the cost of their refuse collection.
3. What do I need to do to comply?
Determine the best location and how much space you’ll need for the collection of recyclables. Review your refuse collection service agreement and contact your service provider.
- If you have City-serviced refuse collection, it’s easy to make arrangements for recycling. The City provides free purple recycling carts. For assistance call
562-570-2850 or click HERE.
- If a private hauler provides refuse collection, contact your hauler to make arrangements for setting up collection of recyclables.
- If you are a business, depending on your waste stream, you may also arrange for pickup of recyclable materials by an independent recycler.
4. Will a recycling program generate revenue?
Businesses may be compensated for source-separated recyclables that have market value, excluding the hauler’s or recycler’s operations cost.
5. I have limited space for containers. How do I comply?
- If a private hauler provides your refuse collection, contact your hauler for assistance.
- If the City provides your refuse collection, the City provides free purple recycling carts that require less space than a 3- or 4-cubic yard bin. The City also provides free technical assistance to any business and multi-family complex in Long Beach. For assistance, click HERE.
6. Will my collection schedule change?
Establishing a recycling program will divert recyclables from your waste stream. You may be able to reduce the frequency of service for your business or multi-family complex. Consult with your service provider to determine your collection needs.
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