Spring is here and we are ready for some shine! To make your home sparkle without additional waste and toxins, check out our tips for a safe and sustainable spring clean. Learn how to make your own green cleaning recipes in our upcoming Do-It-Yourself Green and Safe Cleaning Workshop on March 4th!

Find more waste reduction and recycling tips on our social media pages @LBRecycles. 

Long Beach residents 18 and over! Apply for our Compost and Recycling Ambassador Program offered at no cost, where you’ll learn about waste reduction, recycling, and composting through lectures and hands-on experiences.

This program will meet on Thursdays for 8 weeks at the Environmental Services Bureau office located on 2929 East Willow Street, Long Beach, CA 90806. Classes begin Thursday, April 6th through Thursday, May 18th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. An additional reunion class is scheduled on Thursday, June 15th.

Community members who complete the program by attending at least 7 of the 8 required classes and completing 25 required volunteer hours will be certified as Compost and Recycling Ambassadors. 

Apply now, space is limited! For more information and to apply, visit bit.ly/longbeachcra.

What You Will Learn: 

• Waste reduction strategies 
• Recycling history and current practices 
• Backyard composting and vermicomposting systems 
• Skills to engage and educate the community

Class Structure: 

• Lectures 
• Hands-on activities 
• Games 
• Interactive discussions 
• Optional field trips (when available) 

Do It Yourself (DIY) Green and Safe Cleaning

HHW & E-Waste Collection Event

and Reuse Center

Saturday, March 11 and 25 | 9 am - 2 pm 

EDCO Recycling and Transfer 

2755 California Ave. 

Signal Hill, CA 90755 

Drop-off Events: Safely dispose of household hazardous waste, e-waste, and tires to prevent harm to humans, wildlife, and the environment.  

Reuse Center: Take home surplus leftover household products for FREE.

@LBRecycles