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Regional Compliance Hub: Long Beach / Signal Hill, CA

This regional hub helps communities stay compliant by directing residents to approved, verified drop-off locations for items that are banned from apartment dumpsters and standard hauling streams—especially Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and e-waste. Important: The primary HHW site operates on a strict “2nd & 4th Saturday” schedule, so electronics also include a daily drop-off option.

Household Hazardous Waste (Chemicals): Strict Schedule (2nd & 4th Saturdays)

The critical compliance hub for HHW (paint, pesticides, solvents, batteries, sharps, and similar items) is the EDCO Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center at the EDCO facility in Signal Hill. The County also lists EDCO as a permanent collection center with published operating dates and times. Warning: Do not bring chemicals on a Tuesday—you will be turned away.

• Facility: EDCO HHW/E-Waste Collection Center (Signal Hill)
• Address: 2755 California Ave, Signal Hill, CA 90755 (drive-through) (County listing)
• HHW Hours: 2nd and 4th Saturday only, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (holiday exceptions apply) (schedule source)
• Accepted (examples): Paint & chemicals, pesticides, batteries, sharps, and many household hazardous products (follow site instructions) (accepted items)
• Resident Action: Hold HHW safely until the correct Saturday window; do not leave chemicals at dumpster pads, gates, or curbs.

Electronics (Daily Options to Avoid the Saturday Bottleneck)

While EDCO accepts e-waste during HHW Saturdays, residents often need a weekday-ready solution. For daily electronics drop-off, use one of the options below—especially for TVs, computers, and monitors.

• Option A (Public Drop-Off): Corridor Recycling, 22500 S Alameda Street, Long Beach, CA 90810 · Public hours posted as Mon–Fri 6:00 AM–5:00 PM and Sat 6:00 AM–3:30 PM (closed Sunday).
• Option B (EDCO Buyback Center): EDCO Recycling & Transfer Buyback Center hours posted as Tue–Sat 8:00 AM–4:00 PM (closed Sun/Mon; lunch closure may apply) (hours source).
• Battery Convenience (Retail Partners): For rechargeable batteries, many residents use participating retail drop-offs. Use the Call2Recycle locator to confirm the nearest active site (availability varies by location).

Organics Compliance (SB 1383): Green Bin Required

Under California law (SB 1383), organic waste separation is required. In Long Beach, the City provides organics (green cart) collection service and states the requirement applies to single-family and multifamily residences. Action: Place food scraps, food-soiled paper (pizza boxes), and yard trimmings in the designated Green Organics container—not in trash. (City program + SB 1383 reference)

Bulk Items (Furniture, Mattresses): City-Serviced vs. Private-Serviced Buildings

Bulk pickup rules depend on your building’s service type. Do not leave sofas or mattresses at dumpster pads or curbs without an approved pickup—this can trigger fines, illegal dumping exposure, and cleanup charges.

• City-Serviced Refuse Accounts: The City states that each City-serviced refuse account may schedule 12 Special Collections per year (bulky/oversized items), typically by request. (Special Collection 101)
• Private-Serviced Apartments: If your building uses a commercial dumpster serviced by a private hauler, you generally cannot call the City for free pickup. Action: Ask property management to schedule the bulk removal through your hauler contract (fees may apply) or use an approved self-haul option.
• Self-Haul Option (EDCO Transfer Station): EDCO’s Signal Hill facility posts public disposal hours (transfer station operations vary; fees may apply for loads). (public disposal hours)

Glass Recycling (Allowed in Long Beach Recycling Carts)

Good news: Long Beach recycling guidance includes glass bottles and jars as acceptable recyclables (empty, clean, and dry). Some neighborhoods historically used purple recycling carts, and the City has also communicated a transition to blue carts for City-serviced residents. Action: Follow your building’s signage and hauler instructions, and keep glass loose (not bagged). (City accepted list) · (poster guidance)

Sources verified: City of Signal Hill (EDCO HHW schedule/address); LA County Sanitation Districts HHW permanent collection center listing and accepted materials examples; City of Long Beach (SB 1383 organics collection guidance and Special Collection rules); EDCO published facility hours; and Corridor Recycling published public drop-off hours. Always confirm holiday closures and any program changes before transporting materials.