Long Beach property owners and community managers: simplify recycling & organics compliance while boosting resident satisfaction. National Doorstep’s valet trash & recycling service aligns with the City of Long Beach program requirements and California state mandates (AB 341 / AB 1826 / SB 1383) to reduce contamination and enhance NOI — all with a turnkey program.
In Long Beach, recycling and organics service is mandatory for multifamily and commercial generators under state law and local ordinance (LBMC updates via Ordinance 21-0040). The City’s guidance confirms AB 341 Mandatory Commercial Recycling (multifamily 5+ dwelling units & generating ≥4 cu yd/wk) and universal participation in SB 1383 organics collection, including education and container color/label standards. Properties must also maintain adequate containers and capacity per LBMC Chapter 8.60.
- NOI & Property Value Lift: Add a visible sustainability amenity that improves retention and marketability.
- Resident Convenience & Cleanliness: Doorstep recycling & organics pickup reduces overflow and contamination.
- Container Capacity & Access: Ensure “sufficient receptacles/bins” and service frequency to meet LBMC §8.60.020 and SB 1383 requirements.
- Local & State Alignment: Compatible with Long Beach — Laws & Ordinances, CalRecycle — AB 341, CalRecycle — AB 1826, and CalRecycle — SB 1383 Collection.
At a Glance: Long Beach, CA
- Jurisdiction: City of Long Beach (Los Angeles County, California)
- Mandate Type: Mandatory Recycling (AB 341) and Mandatory Organics (SB 1383 / AB 1826); City adopted SB 1383 compliance via Ordinance 21-0040 (LBMC updates incl. §§8.60.370, 8.67.030, 8.67.070).
- Applicability Threshold:
- Recycling: Multifamily 5+ dwelling units that generate 4+ cubic yards of solid waste per week must have recycling service (AB 341).
- Organics: Universal organics collection participation per SB 1383; annual education and proper container colors/labels required (LBMC §8.60.370, Ord. 21-0040).
- Capacity: Provide “sufficient receptacles/bins” and service frequency for refuse, recycling, and organics (LBMC §8.60.020).
- Accepted (typical): Paper, cardboard, metals, rigid plastics #1–#2 (confirm glass/organics specifics with your hauler).
- Not Accepted: Plastic film/bags, foam, HHW, batteries/e-waste, bulky items (special handling).
- References: LB — Laws & Ordinances · LBMC §8.60.020 (Receptacles/Bins) · Ordinance 21-0040 (SB 1383) · LBMC Ch. 8.60 · CalRecycle — AB 341 · CalRecycle — SB 1383
Property Manager Compliance Checklist
| Task | Action / Requirement | Resources / Links |
|---|---|---|
| ☑ Recycling Service (AB 341) | Provide ongoing recycling service for MF properties with 5+ units generating ≥4 cu yd/wk; ensure tenant access and instructions. | LB — Laws & Ordinances · CalRecycle — AB 341 |
| ☑ Organics Program (SB 1383 / AB 1826) | Enroll in organics collection (or approved self-haul); provide properly colored/labeled containers; deliver annual education to residents. | LB — SB 1383 Info · LB Ord. 21-0040 · CalRecycle — SB 1383 |
| ☑ Sufficient Capacity (LBMC §8.60.020) | Maintain adequate number/size of receptacles and service frequency for trash, recycling, and organics; co-locate streams where feasible. | LBMC §8.60.020 |
| ☑ Education & Signage | Provide move-in packets, bin-side signage, and annual education per SB 1383; document outreach. | SB 1383 — Education |
| ☑ Monitoring & Right-Sizing | Audit fullness/contamination monthly; adjust pickups; keep photo logs and hauler records to show compliance. | LB — Program Guidance |
Long Beach Recycling & Organics — Compliance Summary
- ☑ Jurisdiction Type: City of Long Beach
- ☑ Mandate Type: Mandatory Recycling (AB 341) and Mandatory Organics (SB 1383 / AB 1826); local enforcement via LBMC (Ord. 21-0040).
- ☑ Applicability Thresholds: MF 5+ units & ≥4 cu yd/wk (AB 341); universal organics participation with education + container standards (SB 1383/LBMC).
- ☑ Best Practices: Co-located, color-compliant containers; annual resident education; contamination controls; documented monthly audits.
- ☑ Local References: LB Laws & Ordinances, LBMC §8.60.020 & Ch. 8.60; Ordinance 21-0040 (SB 1383); CalRecycle AB 341 / SB 1383.
Sources verified: City of Long Beach — Laws & Ordinances; LBMC §8.60.020 & Ch. 8.60; Ordinance 21-0040 (SB 1383 compliance); CalRecycle AB 341, AB 1826, SB 1383 collection/education guidance.
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