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Long Beach Community Compost


Collection Hours 
Friday: 8AM-9:30AM                  
Sunday: 10AM-11:30AM

Collection Address
2714 California Ave

Contact Us
crew@lbcommunitycompost.org

2025 Highlights
• MLK Day of Service • Building Garden Beds • Building a Bike Powered Sifter

2024 Highlights 
• 3-Bin Compost System Build • Community Outreach • MLK Day of Service • Zine Making • ‘Free Palestine’ Screen Printing Fundraiser • Long Beach Plant Club Annual Plant Share








These hands keep it going.

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︎ Wynn
︎ Talia
︎ Steve
︎ Reth
︎ Renate
︎ Regina
︎ Meghan
︎ Kirk
︎ Kathryn
︎ Katherine
︎ Dain
︎ Celeste
︎ Andi

︎The Crew Collective
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Mark






Dropping Off

What can I bring? ✅ Yes, please!

  • Fruits & vegetables
  • Coffee grounds & filters
  • Eggshells
  • Nut shells
  • Loose leaf tea
  • Flowers & plants
  • Leaves & yard waste
  • Undyed paper & cardboard

What can't I bring? ❌ Sorry, we can't accept:
  • Meat or fish
  • Dairy products
  • Cooked foods
  • Bread & grains
  • Oils & grease
  • Diseased plants
  • Non-shredded yard waste
  • Why these restrictions?We maintain standards because our compost feeds edible gardens. Plus, being in an open space means we avoid items that attract wildlife.

Drop-off Details
  • Hours: Fridays 8-9:30 AM, Sundays 10-11:30 AM
  • Location: 2714 California Ave
  • Accepting from Residents and community organizations only
  • We only accept drop offs during collection hours
  • We are volunteer operated and zero waste driven, so please remove stickers from produce and plastic/ trash before drop off

Food Scraps Storage Tips:
  • If outside, use a ventilated bucket in a shady spot
  • If inside, you can also store in freezer/fridge


Finished Compost


How long does it take to make compost?
  • 2-3 months from scraps to black gold!

Can I get take some compost?
  • Absolutely! We suggest: $5-$20 donation per 5-gallon bucket (Pay-what-you-can sliding scale) OR Volunteer with us in exchange for compost


    Getting Involved

    How can I volunteer? 
    • Fill out this waiver and come during drop-off hours. We'll show you the ropes! Activities include: Chopping scraps, Turning piles, Sifting compost, Hanging out, Making new friends.


      City Green Bins

      Will you stay open due to green bin rollout?
      • Yes! We're complementary to city services. While green bins handle meat and dairy and other things we wouldn’t accept, we provide a high quality time nurturing high-quality compost together.

      Remember: Food feeds people and animals first! Please compost only what can't be eaten.