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Representative ZIP 90806
Representative ZIP 90806
Bulk Trash Pickup in Long Beach, CA — 2026 Schedule & Rules
Quick Answer
Long Beach bulk trash: Appointment-based special collection
Residents can schedule a pickup by calling the Refuse Hotline at (562) 570-2876 or by using the online Special Collection request form (Long Beach Recycles)
Long Beach bulk trash at a glance
| Service type | Appointment-based special collection |
|---|---|
| How to schedule | Residents can schedule a pickup by calling the Refuse Hotline at (562) 570-2876 or by using the online Special Collection request form (Long Beach Recycles) |
| How often / limits | City-serviced accounts receive up to 12 special collections per year at no additional cost. Each collection is limited to a maximum of 8 large items or 25 bags, bundles, or boxes of trash (Long Beach Recycles) |
| Where to place items | Items must be placed at the normal weekly refuse collection location (curb or alley) no earlier than the evening prior to the confirmed scheduled collection day (Long Beach Recycles) |
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What you can & can’t put out in Long Beach
| ✓ Accepted | ✗ Not accepted |
|---|---|
| Furniture, appliances (refrigerators and freezers must have doors removed or duct-taped shut), computers and monitors, television sets, tires (max 5 per pickup, up to 16 inches), tree branches and yard debris (4-foot length, 40-pound tied bundles), mattresses, other oddly sized items (Long Beach Recycles) | Hazardous waste (paint, oil, chemicals), medical waste, sharps, explosives, radioactive materials, and items exceeding 72″ x 48″ or bundles exceeding 40 pounds (Long Beach Recycles) |
Regular trash & recycling in Long Beach
| Trash | The City of Long Beach provides weekly refuse collection. Carts must be set out by 6:00 a.m. at the designated collection point (Long Beach Recycles) |
|---|---|
| Recycling | Recycling is collected weekly on the same day as trash using City-provided purple carts for residents and small apartments (Long Beach Recycles) |
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Long Beach bulk trash — frequently asked questions
How do I schedule a bulk trash pickup in Long Beach?
Residents can schedule a pickup by calling the Refuse Hotline at (562) 570-2876 or by using the online Special Collection request form (Long Beach Recycles) You can book directly on the official Long Beach bulk trash page.
How many bulk pickups do I get, and are there limits?
City-serviced accounts receive up to 12 special collections per year at no additional cost. Each collection is limited to a maximum of 8 large items or 25 bags, bundles, or boxes of trash (Long Beach Recycles)
Where and when do I place items for pickup?
Items must be placed at the normal weekly refuse collection location (curb or alley) no earlier than the evening prior to the confirmed scheduled collection day (Long Beach Recycles)
What items will Long Beach NOT take?
Hazardous waste (paint, oil, chemicals), medical waste, sharps, explosives, radioactive materials, and items exceeding 72″ x 48″ or bundles exceeding 40 pounds (Long Beach Recycles) For items the city won’t accept, a local junk-removal service can usually haul them same-day.
Official Long Beach resources
Rules and schedules for Long Beach, California are set by the local government or its waste hauler and can change.
We verify against official city sources, but always confirm current details on the official Long Beach pages linked above before scheduling.