Long Beach, California resident guide
Long Beach trash, recycling & bulk pickup
Find regular trash and recycling information alongside bulk item schedules, placement rules, accepted items, and holiday changes.
Checked against public guidance from the responsible city service on August 27, 2026.
Regular household service
Regular trash, recycling, and organics in Long Beach
City serviced homes receive weekly trash, recycling, and organics collection on the same address specific day.
The exact collection day can depend on the service address.
Follow the provider schedule assigned to the property.
Use the official instructions when a property has alley or private service.
Need it gone before the next city collection?
Get a LoadUp quote when the city schedule is too far away or your items do not qualify for the included service.
Start here
Request a Long Beach special collection
Use the city's online request or call 562-570-2876. Confirm the date before setting anything out; city crews cannot enter private property.
- 1
Confirm the account receives City of Long Beach refuse service rather than a private hauler.
- 2
List the oversized items and note anything that requires special handling.
- 3
Schedule online or by phone, then follow the confirmed date and preparation instructions.
Long Beach pile rules
Know the limits before you set it out
City serviced accounts qualify, though special handling fees may apply.
Tell the city during scheduling when a large item exceeds the standard size.
Bags may weigh no more than 25 pounds and all bags and bundles must be secured.
Items may not be placed out before the confirmed collection day.
Accepted items
Long Beach special collection limits
A pickup may include up to eight large items or 25 bags, bundles, or boxes. Oversized items and special handling materials must be identified during scheduling.
Usually accepted
- Furniture and mattresses
- Appliances with refrigerator and freezer doors removed or secured
- Computers, monitors, and televisions
- Up to five qualifying tires per pickup
Do not include
- Unwrapped glass
- Oversized items not disclosed when scheduling
- Material placed out before a pickup date is confirmed
- Items from properties served only by a private hauler
Before collection
Place the pile correctly
Place items at the normal collection location by 6 a.m. on the confirmed date.
Do not place items out before the scheduled day.
Secure bags and bundles and follow the city's size and weight limits.
Holiday collectionLong Beach keeps regular cart collection on Labor Day2026 schedule confirmed
City refuse, recycling, and organics routes operate on their normal Monday schedule. Oversized items and special Clean Team collections do not operate on Labor Day.
Put ordinary carts out on time
Households with Monday service should use the regular setout time because normal refuse and recycling collection continues.
Special collections are the exception
Oversized items and Clean Team special pickups pause for the holiday even though regular carts are collected.
Regular collection schedule
Refuse, recycling, and organics remain on the assigned collection day.
- Labor Day, Monday, September 7
No holiday special collection
Oversized items and Clean Team special pickups are not collected that day.
- Labor Day, Monday, September 7
Common questions
Long Beach bulk pickup FAQ
How many free special collections does Long Beach provide?
The current city page lists 12 Special Collections per calendar year for each city serviced account. Special handling fees can still apply.
Can apartment residents use the program?
Eligibility depends on who provides refuse service for the account. Residents with a private hauler should ask the property manager about available options.
Sources used for this guide
Official supporting information
TrashDayFinder used these public sources to prepare the resident guidance above. They were checked on August 27, 2026 and are provided here as evidence.
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