Please join us for the event of the century as we end our one-year Centennial celebrations with a grand ball! The event will take place on January 20, 2024 at 6:00pm at the Henry C. Gonzalez Auditorium- 4900 Southern Ave.

Tickets: $40 (includes dinner)  

Formal Attire  

Adults Only (21+)

Purchase these limited tickets here or in person at the South Gate Girls Club House or Sports Center.

For sponsorships or more information please call (323)563-9509 or email sgcommunications@sogate.org

Curbside Tree Collection

Curbside tree collection will take place December 26, 2023 – January 12, 2024. 

Instructions for Tree Collection

·        Remove all decorations, including tinsel, lights, ornaments, and tree stands

·        Place your tree on the curb to be recycled. Do not place trees inside the containers

·        Trees that are taller than six feet must be cut in half

·        Flocked trees cannot be recycled. They will be collected with your regular trash.

Holiday Recycling Q&A

Q: Can glass ornaments be placed in your recycling cart?

A: No, these items do not belong in your recycling cart. Damaged ornaments can be thrown away in your trash cart but if they’re still in good condition, consider donating them to a local charity.

Q: Is wrapping paper recyclable?

A: That depends on the type; paper-based wrapping paper is recyclable but if it’s foil-based (shiny), it is not.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Closures

City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 15, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

•  No Street Sweeping services

• Trash will be collected by UWS.

• Citations related to street sweeping parking restrictions will not be issued on 1/15/24.

To avoid parking citations, vehicles must be parked in accordance with all other parking regulations.

New Year, Greener South Gate

January 2024 marks one year since the City of South Gate partnered with Universal Waste Systems to launch its three-cart collection system.

This simple approach to separating organics, recyclables and landfilled trash has produced a significant increase in organic material recovery and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions — and we couldn’t have done it without you.

Our work in creating a greener South Gate is just getting started, and residents and businesses are a key part of this effort. We encourage you to start the new year off strong by following these helpful sorting guidelines:

• Organic materials like food scraps, yard waste and food-soiled paper should be placed in your green cart.
• Landfilled waste including styrofoam, food packaging and pet waste belong in your black cart.
• Recyclables like plastic bottles, glass, aluminum cans, clean paper and cardboard go in your blue cart.

For more information on organic waste recycling in South Gate, visit SortWasteSG.org.    

Tis the Season to Remove Your Holiday Lights

Now that the holiday season is over and the New Year is settling in, it is time to put away all of the stockings, decorations, and, of course, remove all of your exterior holiday lights.

Every year, the exterior lighting of homes becomes more elaborate and beautiful. However, exterior holiday lights were not made to be left out for extended periods of time and are considered temporary lighting.

The weather, especially the sun, deteriorates the outside plastic coating of the lights and damages the wiring. In addition, leaving exterior holiday lights on homes or apartments long past the traditional end of the season can give the impression of neglect or abandonment and creates a sense of blight.

Under the City’s Municipal Code, “temporary electrical power and lighting installations shall be permitted for a period not to exceed 90 days for holiday decorative lighting and similar purposes.”

All holiday lights need to be removed by February 29, 2024. While holiday lights brighten the night and help us enjoy the season, it is appreciated if the lights are returned to their boxes until next year.



For more information, please call (323) 563-9558.

January 10

Twisted by Wetzel's

Grand Opening

Wetzel's Pretzels is putting the perfect twist on pretzels with the introduction of Twisted by Wetzel's at the Azalea Shopping Center.

Join us on Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 from 12pm to 4pm to welcome Wetzel's Pretzels to our city!

January 13

Community Campfire Event

Join Nature for All and the Conservation Corps of Long Beach for a free, family-friendly, Community Campfire event.

Come learn about our nocturnal animal neighbors and enjoy roasting s’mores around our campfire.

Make sure to bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket.