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Private Waste Haulers

There are a limited number of private waste haulers that are permitted to haul solid waste within the City of Long Beach. 

Businesses seeking new waste services have the following hauler options based on how much solid waste they are generating. 

• Businesses that generates five cubic yards or less of solid waste, including trash, organics and recyclables combined, are required to have service through the City of Long Beach. Contact the City at (562) 570-2876 if you need to start service.  
• Businesses that generate less than 5 cubic yards of solid waste per week that want to use a private hauler may contact the City at (562) 570-2876 to determine if they can use a different service provider and pay an additional fee.
  
• Businesses that generate more than 5 cubic yards of solid waste per week may utilize a private hauler and are legally required to have recycling and organics collection.  

City of Long Beach Approved Private Haulers

In 2002, California legislation passed AB 2048, Solid waste: franchise agreements: database. This law requires jurisdictions to post on its website all current franchise agreements between contract solid waste and recycling haulers. Download a list of Permitted Private Haulers or see below for Private Hauler contact information and current non-exclusive franchise agreements with the City of Long Beach.