Bellflower, CA Trash & Recycling: Recycling Requirements (2026)

Recycling in the City of Bellflower is handled by the franchised hauler, CR&R, as part of a three-container system for single-family homes: a blue cart for recyclables, a green cart for organics/yard waste, and a black cart for general waste. The blue cart accepts traditional recyclables such as plastics, glass and metal, plus clean paper and cardboard, collected weekly alongside trash and organics. Multi-family communities and commercial facilities are described by the city as key partners with the city and CR&R in meeting state-mandated recycling requirements. California's mandatory commercial recycling law (AB 341) and mandatory commercial organics law (AB 1826), now reinforced by SB 1383, require qualifying businesses and multi-family properties (generally five or more units) to arrange recycling and organics service. In Bellflower, CR&R provides these collection services, and the city's Public Works Department administers compliance and outreach. Items that do not belong in the recycling stream (food-soiled materials, organics, hazardous waste, and certain plastics) should go to the appropriate cart or program. The city also runs a construction-and-demolition waste diversion program (adopted by ordinance) requiring covered projects to divert 100% of inert debris and 50% of remaining C&D debris, separate from household recycling. Residents and businesses with questions can contact CR&R at (877) 944-4716 or city Public Works at (562) 804-1424.