Pickup Rules & Schedules: Long Beach vs Pomona
How do pickup rules & schedules rules compare between Long Beach, CA and Pomona, CA?
Long Beach and Pomona have similar restriction levels.
Long Beach, CA
Los Angeles County
Long Beach provides refuse collection to approximately 118,000 accounts under LBMC Ch. 8.60. Refuse collection vehicles are prohibited in residential areas between 7 PM and 7 AM. All accounts auto-enrolled in organics/recycling per SB 1383.
View full Long Beach rules →Pomona, CA
Los Angeles County
Athens Services provides weekly residential collection in Pomona starting at 6 AM Monday-Friday. Three-bin system for trash, recycling, and organics. Yard and food waste go in the green container.
View full Pomona rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Long Beach | Pomona |
|---|---|---|
| Accounts Served | ~118,000 | - |
| Collection Hours | 7 AM - 7 PM in residential | - |
| SB 1383 | Organics/recycling mandatory | - |
| Code | LBMC Ch. 8.60, §8.60.370 | - |
| Provider | - | Athens Services 888-314-0061 |
| Collection | - | Weekly, starting 6 AM Mon-Fri |
| Bins | - | Black (trash), blue (recycle), green (organics) |
| Food Waste | - | Goes in green container |
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Long Beach FAQ
What day is my trash pickup?
Check Long Beach public works website or call for your assigned collection day based on your address.
What if my trash was missed?
Report missed pickups to Long Beach public works within 24 hours for a return trip.
Pomona FAQ
What day is my trash pickup?
Check Pomona public works website or call for your assigned collection day based on your address.
What if my trash was missed?
Report missed pickups to Pomona public works within 24 hours for a return trip.
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