Recycling Requirements: Long Beach vs Pomona
How do recycling requirements rules compare between Long Beach, CA and Pomona, CA?
Pomona has fewer restrictions than Long Beach.
Long Beach, CA
Los Angeles County
Long Beach mandates recycling under LBMC §8.60.370 (effective Jan 2022) and SB 1383. All accounts are auto-enrolled in organics and recycling. Tenants and employees must be educated on requirements. Inspections ensure compliance.
View full Long Beach rules →Pomona, CA
Los Angeles County
Pomona requires residential recycling in blue bins per SB 1383 organics diversion and AB 341 mandatory recycling. Athens Services handles collection. Tire recycling events are offered periodically.
View full Pomona rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Long Beach | Pomona |
|---|---|---|
| Mandatory | All accounts enrolled | - |
| SB 1383 | Organics diversion required | - |
| Education | Required for tenants/employees | - |
| Effective | January 2022 | - |
| Blue Bin | - | Recyclables (paper, plastic, metal, glass) |
| Green Bin | - | Organics per SB 1383 |
| State Law | - | AB 341 / SB 1383 |
| Tire Recycling | - | City collection events |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Long Beach FAQ
What can I recycle curbside?
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles, aluminum cans, and plastics #1-#5. No plastic bags or food-soiled items.
What if my recycling bin is skipped?
Likely contaminated. Remove non-recyclables and set out on next collection day.
Pomona FAQ
What can I recycle curbside?
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles, aluminum cans, and plastics #1-#5. No plastic bags or food-soiled items.
What if my recycling bin is skipped?
Likely contaminated. Remove non-recyclables and set out on next collection day.
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