Long Beach Community Compost

Long Beach Community Compost https://lbcommunitycompost.org Long Beach Community Compost Sun, 16 Feb 2025 05:52:01 +0000 https://lbcommunitycompost.org en Home Image Scroll https://lbcommunitycompost.org/Home-Image-Scroll Sun, 16 Feb 2025 05:51:59 +0000 Long Beach Community Compost https://lbcommunitycompost.org/Home-Image-Scroll Home https://lbcommunitycompost.org/Home Sun, 16 Feb 2025 05:52:01 +0000 Long Beach Community Compost https://lbcommunitycompost.org/Home <img width="1024" height="1366" width_o="1024" height_o="1366" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/aad2994f3f695aa7a6aa0957d80c2b625deff60f545bb82b1b58a6267c8c1bbf/IMG_1786.jpg" data-mid="233759440" border="0" data-scale="90" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/aad2994f3f695aa7a6aa0957d80c2b625deff60f545bb82b1b58a6267c8c1bbf/IMG_1786.jpg" /> What’s in it?! Carbon/Brown we primarily use mulch Nitrogen/Green your food scraps Air/Oxygen we turn piles Water courtesy of our trusty garden hose Love  courtesy of our crew and beautiful community of volunteers Bacteria responsible for most of the decomposition and heat generation in compost Fungi numerous during both mesophilic and thermophilic phases of composting Actinomycetes most commonly seen toward the end of the composting process © 2025 LB Community Compost. All rights reserved. Impact https://lbcommunitycompost.org/Impact Sun, 16 Feb 2025 05:43:47 +0000 Long Beach Community Compost https://lbcommunitycompost.org/Impact <img width="939" height="1252" width_o="939" height_o="1252" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/434d087227cb447d8a30338666fd444a5a995defb3347bf21d5f6091a9cba1d6/IMG_4270.jpg" data-mid="226652721" border="0" data-scale="82" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/939/i/434d087227cb447d8a30338666fd444a5a995defb3347bf21d5f6091a9cba1d6/IMG_4270.jpg" /> <img width="1365" height="2048" width_o="1365" height_o="2048" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/babf4c7823fc9378e7682fd31d1f9373ed546febdc888fbf4692f4c3b327f4dc/dclassic-2023-09-16-220730.004.jpg" data-mid="226652732" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/babf4c7823fc9378e7682fd31d1f9373ed546febdc888fbf4692f4c3b327f4dc/dclassic-2023-09-16-220730.004.jpg" /> <img width="2232" height="2976" width_o="2232" height_o="2976" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/44ce2106194059229c6c3b151a63aad29e3ca550a87b76333f824a988201cf86/12594987.jpg" data-mid="226653275" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/44ce2106194059229c6c3b151a63aad29e3ca550a87b76333f824a988201cf86/12594987.jpg" /> <img width="1024" height="1366" width_o="1024" height_o="1366" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c820739965578bd17b2980f506b43e63ce999a145f62e18cb908d0ae21e902cd/IMG_9464.jpg" data-mid="226653264" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c820739965578bd17b2980f506b43e63ce999a145f62e18cb908d0ae21e902cd/IMG_9464.jpg" /> <img width="2048" height="3072" width_o="2048" height_o="3072" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ab1dbec47360a00471b3cf9f24f66197cc32bc5c2728fe7dd1d7a7935b92a31a/dclassic-2022-05-08-120635.455.JPG" data-mid="226653241" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ab1dbec47360a00471b3cf9f24f66197cc32bc5c2728fe7dd1d7a7935b92a31a/dclassic-2022-05-08-120635.455.JPG" /> <img width="1024" height="1366" width_o="1024" height_o="1366" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/73e9e1ef3fd05c8d9c66549f2d838fbb56845ad8e64ad9104511869c24ec72ad/IMG_3440.jpg" data-mid="226653238" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/73e9e1ef3fd05c8d9c66549f2d838fbb56845ad8e64ad9104511869c24ec72ad/IMG_3440.jpg" />  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 Numbers115,300+ pounds of food waste diverted from landfills1800+ hours of accepting the public’s food scraps4+ years of building community connectionsCommunity ReachWe share our finished compost with: Local gardeners and residentsSchool and Community gardens Long Beach City’s sustainability initiativesEducational LeadershipProud to host community workshops and volunteer opportunities for: City of Long Beach's Composter Recycler Ambassador ProgramLocal schools, Nonprofits, and Community OrgsKey PartnershipsBuilding a healthier Long Beach through collaboration with: DTLB Farmers MarketLA CompostLong Beach Office of SustainabilityLocal businesses and orgsPeople-powered collectives <img width="1024" height="1366" width_o="1024" height_o="1366" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/766945ab51dc13c5ba25cbf94c930b478dff73e352143c69021a873d252d2b75/IMG_8907.jpg" data-mid="226652842" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/766945ab51dc13c5ba25cbf94c930b478dff73e352143c69021a873d252d2b75/IMG_8907.jpg" /> FAQs https://lbcommunitycompost.org/FAQs-1 Sun, 16 Feb 2025 05:43:49 +0000 Long Beach Community Compost https://lbcommunitycompost.org/FAQs-1 Dropping Off What can I bring? ✅ Yes, please!Fruits & vegetablesCoffee grounds & filtersEggshellsNut shellsLoose leaf teaFlowers & plantsLeaves & yard wasteUndyed paper & cardboard What can't I bring? ❌ Sorry, we can't accept:Meat or fishDairy productsCooked foodsBread & grainsOils & greaseDiseased plantsNon-shredded yard wasteWhy 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 DetailsHours: Fridays 8-9:30 AM, Sundays 10-11:30 AMLocation: 2714 California AveAccepting from Residents and community organizations onlyWe only accept drop offs during collection hoursWe 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, consider a ventilated bucket in a shady spotIf inside, consider a sealed container with a lid, located in a dark, cool, and well-ventilated area. You can also store temporarily in fridge or freezer. Finished CompostHow 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 InvolvedHow 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 BinsWill 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. Footer https://lbcommunitycompost.org/Footer Sun, 16 Feb 2025 05:43:49 +0000 Long Beach Community Compost https://lbcommunitycompost.org/Footer Long Beach Community Compost 2025  /  Long Beach, CA