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Special Collection

Long Beach, CA bulk trash pickup

City of Long Beach Public Works (LB Recycles)

Who
City-serviced residential accounts.
How
Pickup on request. Each City-serviced account gets 12 free special collections per calendar year. You request one online or by phone and the call center contacts you with a date. Submit the online request form or call the Refuse call center; you are not scheduled until you get a confirmation by email or phone.

Look up your schedule ↗ · Request a pickup ↗ · Call 562-570-2876

Cost
12 special collections per calendar year at no additional cost. A regulatory fee may apply for items requiring special handling, such as appliances, TVs, monitors and tires.
Checked
Verified Nov 6, 2026 · Official source ↗

What they’ll take

“Accepted” means the program takes it at no extra charge. Check limits before you set items out.

Couch / furniture

Accepted

Mattress

Call to confirm

Appliance

Accepted

Fridge or freezer

Limited

Refrigerators and freezers must have doors removed or taped shut.

Electronics

Accepted

Tire

Limited

Up to 16 inches, max 5 per pickup.

Yard waste

Call to confirm

Brush and branches

Accepted

Tree branches and yard trimmings in 4 ft, 40 lb tied bundles.

Construction debris

Call to confirm

Household hazardous waste

Call to confirm

Household trash

Call to confirm

Limits

Up to 8 large items or 25 bags, bundles or boxes per pickup; two free pickups can be used on the same day. Items may not exceed 72 x 48 inches. Bundles max 48 inches and 40 lbs; bags max 25 lbs.

Set-out rules

Put items at your regular collection spot by 6 a.m. on the confirmed day and not before the evening before. Keep appliances, TVs, monitors and tires apart from other items. Wrap large glass. Refrigerators and freezers need doors removed or taped shut.

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Quick answers

Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Long Beach?

City-serviced residential accounts.

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Long Beach?

Each City-serviced account gets 12 free special collections per calendar year. You request one online or by phone and the call center contacts you with a date. Submit the online request form or call the Refuse call center; you are not scheduled until you get a confirmation by email or phone.

How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Long Beach?

12 special collections per calendar year at no additional cost. A regulatory fee may apply for items requiring special handling, such as appliances, TVs, monitors and tires.

What are the limits for bulk pickup in Long Beach?

Up to 8 large items or 25 bags, bundles or boxes per pickup; two free pickups can be used on the same day. Items may not exceed 72 x 48 inches. Bundles max 48 inches and 40 lbs; bags max 25 lbs.

Sources

Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.

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