Long Beach Bulk Trash Pickup Rules (2026 Rules & Calendar)
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 8 items per collection. The City provides each City-serviced account 12 Special Collections per calendar year at no additional cost. Each scheduled pickup allows up to 8 large items or 25 bags, bundles, or boxes. Place items at your regular collection location by 6:00 AM on your confirmed pickup day.
Long Beach bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | The City provides each City-serviced account 12 Special Collections per calendar year at no additional cost. Each scheduled pickup allows up to 8 large items or 25 bags, bundles, or boxes. Place items at your regular collection location by 6:00 AM on your confirmed pickup day. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 8 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | 562-570-2876 |
Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials
Furniture
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Appliances
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Construction debris
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
How to throw away a mattress in Long Beach
Follow the listed bulk rule: The City provides each City-serviced account 12 Special Collections per calendar year at no additional cost. Each scheduled pickup allows up to 8 large items or 25 bags, bundles, or boxes. Place items at your regular collection location by 6:00 AM on your confirmed pickup day.
Special disposal mandates
Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup. Read mattress bagging laws →
Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: Not required under the listed rules. Appliances such as refrigerators and freezers are collected by a separate truck with doors removed or securely taped shut. Notification must be provided during booking as regulatory fees may apply for items requiring special handling.
Long Beach Curbside Scavenging & Trash Picking Rules
Whether you want usable items salvaged before the compactor crushes them or you are looking for scrap metal, understand the local curbside legal boundaries in Long Beach.
Public Curb vs. City Cart Ownership
Under federal precedent, property discarded in public rights-of-way is legally abandoned. However, many municipal ordinances classify materials placed inside official city-owned recycling carts as city property. Removing materials from inside containers can trigger municipal pilfering fines.
Mark Usable Items with a "FREE" Sign
If you want scrap metal collectors or neighbors to haul away working appliances, lawnmowers, or furniture before bulk pickup day, tape a clear "FREE" sign to the item and place it directly on the curb line away from your private driveway.
Long Beach Area Landfills & Citizen Drop-Off Stations
When you have large renovation loads, dirt, concrete, or bulky waste exceeding curbside limits, self-haul directly to a verified transfer station or county landfill serving Los Angeles County.
📍 2755 California Ave, Signal Hill, CA 90755
Regional certified transfer and environmental drop-off center serving Long Beach residents for household hazardous waste, electronics, and recyclable commodities.
📍 1400 N Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA 90731
Permanent hazardous waste and electronic material drop-off center open on weekends for residents of Long Beach and Los Angeles County.
All open truck beds and trailers must be secured with a tarp. Unsecured loads face an immediate $20 to $50 state fee at the scale.
Most facilities have a minimum entry fee ($25 to $45) covering up to 1,000 lbs, with prorated per-ton rates for heavier commercial debris.
To receive discounted residential gate rates, bring a valid state driver license and a current local municipal water or utility bill.
If your project exceeds city bulk limits, review our dumpster rental vs. bulk pickup cost comparison or read our construction debris weight guide.
Local disposal alternatives in Los Angeles County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
EDCO Recycling & Transfer Environmental Collection Center
2755 California Ave, Signal Hill, CA 90755
Regional certified transfer and environmental drop-off center serving Long Beach residents for household hazardous waste, electronics, and recyclable commodities.
Gaffey Street S.A.F.E. Center
1400 N Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA 90731
Permanent hazardous waste and electronic material drop-off center open on weekends for residents of Long Beach and Los Angeles County.
The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Long Beach Energy & Environmental Services Department (Refuse/Organics) & Waste Management (Recycling) · municipal dpw
Phone: 562-570-2876
2929 E Willow StLong Beach, CA 90806
These collection rules cover Zone Long Beach Curbside Collection Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Long Beach, CA?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Account holders are advised to ensure that carts are placed at the curb or in the alley by 6:00 AM on the scheduled service date and left out until 6:00 PM. Bring carts in within 12 hours after they have been emptied.. These rules apply to Zone Long Beach Curbside Collection Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Long Beach?
As of 2026-10-10: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Long Beach Curbside Collection Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Long Beach?
The City provides each City-serviced account 12 Special Collections per calendar year at no additional cost. Each scheduled pickup allows up to 8 large items or 25 bags, bundles, or boxes. Place items at your regular collection location by 6:00 AM on your confirmed pickup day. The listed limit is 8 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 562-570-2876 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Long Beach Curbside Collection Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in Long Beach?
The listed accepted materials are Aluminum, tin, and steel food and beverage cans, Glass food jars and beverage bottles (empty, rinsed clean, and dry), Corrugated cardboard boxes and clean paperboard food boxes (flattened), Clean newspaper, magazines, catalogs, junk mail, and office paper, Rigid plastic bottles, tubs, and jugs labeled #1 through #7. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic grocery bags, wrap, bubble wrap, and film packaging, Food scraps, food-soiled packaging, and yard trimmings (place in green organics cart), Styrofoam food containers and expanded foam packaging peanuts, Household hazardous waste, motor oil, batteries, and paint, Mirrors, window panes, light bulbs, and ceramic cookware. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Long Beach Curbside Collection Routes.