Weekday holidays will delay collection by one day for the remainder of the week. For example, if a holiday falls on a Thursday, Thursday customers will be collected on Friday and Friday customers will be collected on Saturday. If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there will be no delay.
Residential Waste Service in Long Beach, CA
Organics, Recycling & Trash Pickup
Long Beach has partnered with WM to provide residential waste service that sets the standard for sustainable trash disposal and recycling.
Holiday Schedule
Check for holidays that may affect your service
Service Guides & Instructions
Service Information
WM provides one 96-gallon cart (purple).
Service Schedule
WM provides weekly recycling service.
Container Setout Instructions
Place cart at the curb with wheels against curb by 7 a.m. on collection days and remove the same day.
Set Up New Residential Service
Call WM at 800-774-0222.
Service Instructions & Limitations
Don’t overfill your cart — the lid must close tightly.
Acceptable & Non-Acceptable Materials
Break down cardboard boxes to keep them from getting stuck in your container. Don’t place plastic bags or liners in recycling container. Instead, many local grocery stores offer recycling drop-off programs.
Visit Recycle Right® for more information on recycling.
Request a Container Repair or Replacement
To get started with a container repair or replacement, read: How do I replace a missing or damaged trash/recycling can?
Report a Missed Pickup
If containers were curbside by the specified time and were not emptied, you can report a missed pickup online.
Request an Additional Container
Call WM at 800-774-0222.
These documents contain important information related to your WM services. We recommend you print or download them for quick reference.
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Three Basic Rules of Recycling
- Recycle dry bottles, cans, paper and cardboard
- Keep food and liquid out of the recycling
- No loose plastic bags or film, and no bagged recyclables
Local Waste Management Services
Communities across North America trust WM for residential waste and recycling services.
At WM, we take the utmost care in everything we do — from collecting your trash and recycling on time to defining the future of sustainable waste management. WM is more than your waste services provider. We're your neighbors — proudly serving our community while taking care of our planet.
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