Long Beach, CA Trash & Recycling: Recycling Requirements (2026)
Key Facts
- Mandatory
- All accounts enrolled
- SB 1383
- Organics diversion required
- Education
- Required for tenants/employees
- Effective
- January 2022
Summary
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.
California’s Organic Waste Reduction SB 1383 Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy Landfilled food and other organic waste rotting in landfills emits methane climate pollution contributing to California’s hotter summers, more frequent droughts, and more wildfires. 3 MILLION CARS worth of climate pollution will be cut by reaching SB 1383’s recycling and food rescue targets SB 1383 Progress Program News... California’s 1383 Implementation Progress Recycling Services and Edible Food Collection Complaints Portal Resources for Transfer/Processing Facilities Recordkeeping Requirements and Tools <a href="https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/organics/slcp/recycl
Full Breakdown
Long Beach mandates curbside recycling for paper, cardboard, glass, aluminum, and plastics #1-#5. Residents must separate recyclables from trash using provided bins. Contaminated bins containing food waste, plastic bags, or non-recyclable items may be rejected. California recycling goals encourage diversion from landfills. Multi-family properties above a certain unit count may have additional commercial recycling requirements. Yard waste and food scraps may have separate programs.
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