Long Beach Recycles

Long Beach Recycles Energy and Environmental Services Department - Helping City of Long Beach residents recycle right and reduce waste.

Meet your neighbors and learn about the many benefits and uses of compost! Join us Tuesday, June 9 from 6-7 p.m. at the ...
05/29/2026

Meet your neighbors and learn about the many benefits and uses of compost! Join us Tuesday, June 9 from 6-7 p.m. at the Whaley Park Social Hall (5620 E. Atherton St.) for a Composting 101 workshop.

Led by City Compost & Recycling Ambassador Dr. Bonnie Gasior, this session a stages of compost demonstration, a lesson on how to top‑dress fruit trees, raised beds, or ornamentals, troubleshooting tips, and a Q+A!

Don't worry if you missed the first two sessions, this workshop will still be informative and helpful!

Details:

📍 Whaley Park Social Hall
5620 E Atherton St.,
Long Beach, CA 90815

⏰ June 9 | 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.

🔗 Sign up at LBCity.info/compostworkshop

05/27/2026

Close the Loop: Go Behind the Scenes of Recycling!

Join the City of Long Beach and for an educational tour of the WM Orange Recycling Facility, on Tuesday, June 17, and Tuesday, September 14, with 2 tour time options.

This is your chance to deepen your environmental literacy and see the circular economy in action.

Have you ever thought about the journey your recyclables take after they leave the curb?

Recycling is more than just a bin, it’s a complex, fascinating process of resource recovery that helps protect our environment and promote the local economy. 🌍

Tour Dates & Times:

📅 Tuesday, June 17 | Tuesday, Sept 14
⏰ 9:30 a.m. or 11:00 a.m.

Note: Space is limited to 13 people per tour to ensure an impactful experience.

Pre-registration is required, and spots fill up fast!

Eligibility: Open to Long Beach community members (ages 18+).

Accessibility: This is an active tour requiring walking and climbing multiple flights of stairs.

Waitlist: A waitlist will open once the 13 spots are filled.

Can’t make it in person? You can still be an expert recycler by taking our Virtual Tour at longbeach.gov/lbrecycles.

Register now to secure your spot: LBCity.info/recyclingfacilitytour26 (link in bio).

Securely shred and recycle your unwanted documents on Saturday, June 13, from 8-10 a.m. (or until the on-site mobile shr...
05/22/2026

Securely shred and recycle your unwanted documents on Saturday, June 13, from 8-10 a.m. (or until the on-site mobile shredding trucks reach capacity).

Accepted:
- Confidential documents, white or color paper
- Manila file folders, staples and paperclips
- Envelopes and cardboard
- Up to three boxes per vehicle (box cannot exceed 10” x 12” x 15” dimensions)

Not Accepted:
- CDs, hard drives, cell phones or any electronics
- Three-ring binders, credit cards, hanging file folders
- Metal, plastic or glass objects (no plastic bags either)
- Food, batteries, weapons or hazardous waste

There is a limit of three boxes per vehicle. Each box cannot exceed 10” x 12” x 15” dimensions.

For more information, visit lbcity.info/shredevent2026

Hey Long Beach! Do you know where to put used condiment packets? Share your best guess—trash (gray), organics (green), o...
05/22/2026

Hey Long Beach! Do you know where to put used condiment packets?

Share your best guess—trash (gray), organics (green), or recycling (soon-to-be blue)—in the comments below. We’ll post the answer at the end of the day!

Did you know that most take-away restaurants let you say no to things like extra napkins, utensils, and condiments? Look for the option when checking out!

Not sure? Visit longbeach.gov/LBRecycles any time to review sorting guidelines for each stream!

Ever wonder what happens to the recyclables you place in your curbside cart? Join the City of Long Beach and WM for a be...
05/14/2026

Ever wonder what happens to the recyclables you place in your curbside cart? Join the City of Long Beach and WM for a behind-the-scenes tour of the WM Orange Recycling Facility! See how materials are sorted using technology and trained staff, learn what can and can't be recycled, and discover how people and equipment keep the recycling system running.

Tours are available on June 17 and September 14 at 9:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. Preregistration is required, spots fill quickly.

Important Details:
- Open to Long Beach community members 18+
- 13 spots per tour; waitlist available once full
- Facility requires walking and climbing multiple flights of stairs

If you can't attend in person, explore our Virtual Tour at longbeach.gov/lbrecycles

Register now: LBCity.info/recyclingfacilitytour26

We love the new blue recycling carts and that recycling guidelines stayed the same.Making sure your recyclables are empt...
05/08/2026

We love the new blue recycling carts and that recycling guidelines stayed the same.

Making sure your recyclables are empty, clean and dry helps keep your blue recycling cart in top condition. Did you know “empty, clean and dry” means as empty, clean and dry as possible without washing? Think, “spatula” clean.

Follow the same simple recycling guidelines and skip the bag; put recyclables in the cart loose.

You can review the guidelines at longbeach.gov/LBRecycles

Did you know? Shredded paper is not recyclable in curbside recycling carts. Shred and recycle your unwanted documents on...
05/08/2026

Did you know? Shredded paper is not recyclable in curbside recycling carts. Shred and recycle your unwanted documents on Saturday, June 13, 8-10 a.m. (or until the on-site mobile shredding trucks is full).

Accepted:
- Confidential documents, white or color paper
- Manila file folders, staples and paperclips
- Envelopes and cardboard
- There is a limit of three boxes per vehicle and the box size cannot exceed 10” x 12” x 15” dimensions.

Not Accepted:
- CDs, hard drives and cell phones
- Three-ring binders, credit cards
- Hanging file folders, metal objects, plastics, glass, plastic bags, food, batteries, weapons

For more information visit lbcity.info/shredevent2026

Did you miss our last Composting 101 Workshop? Join your neighbors in attending the next one on Tuesday, May 12, from 6-...
05/01/2026

Did you miss our last Composting 101 Workshop? Join your neighbors in attending the next one on Tuesday, May 12, from 6-7 p.m. at the Whaley Park Social Hall (5620 E. Atherton St.). Dr. Bonnie Gasior, a graduate of the City’s Compost & Recycling Ambassador Program, will be teaching about backyard composting.

Session #2: Backyard Composting Session
What you'll learn:

- Types of bins/methods
- Purchasing
- Which system fits your home/lifestyle?
- Q+A

The next session will be hosted on June 9 (session #3).

Register at LBCity.info/compostworkshop

Did you miss our last Composting 101 Workshop? Join your neighbors in attending the next one on Tuesday, May 12, from 6-...
05/01/2026

Did you miss our last Composting 101 Workshop? Join your neighbors in attending the next one on Tuesday, May 12, from 6-7 p.m at the Whaley Park Social Hall (5620 E. Atherton St.). Dr. Bonnie Gasior, a graduate of the City’s Compost & Recycling Ambassador Program, will be teaching about backyard composting.

Session #2: Backyard Composting Session
What you'll learn:

- Types of bins/methods
- Purchasing
- Which system fits your home/lifestyle?
- Q+A

The next session will be hosted on June 9 (session #3).

Register at LBCity.info/compostworkshop

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Long Beach, CA
90806

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Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
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