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Long Beach Community Compost



Collection Hours 

Fridays: 8AM - 9:30AM
Sundays: 10AM - 11:30AM

Collection Address

2714 California Ave

Contact

crew@lbcommunitycompost.org

2025 Highlights

MLK Day of Service.
Building Our Garden.
St. Luke’s Garden-To-Table Reception.
Earth Day Events.

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.

DIY Resources

Composting 101 Training Guide
Community Composting: A Practical Guide Organize a Community Composting Program



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Since 2022


Our Mission:

Long Beach Community Compost improves the local quality of life by converting residents' organic waste back into soil and by promoting human connection. 

By the Numbers

  • 115,300+ pounds of food waste diverted from landfills
  • 1800+ hours of accepting the public’s food scraps
  • 4+ years of building community connections

Community Reach

We share our finished compost with:
  • Local gardeners and residents
  • School and Community gardens
  • Long Beach City’s sustainability initiatives

Educational Leadership

Proud to host community workshops and volunteer opportunities for:
  • City of Long Beach's Composter Recycler Ambassador Program
  • Local schools, Nonprofits, and Community Orgs

Key Partnerships

Building a healthier Long Beach through collaboration with: