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Alamitos Beach Neighborhood Association Clean-Up

Hamilton Neighborhood Association Clean-Up

Washington Neighborhood Association Clean-Up

Zaferia Neighborhood Association Clean-Up

Bluff Park Neighborhood Association Clean-Up

Climb Central Long Beach Clean-Up

Friends of Bixby Park Clean-Up

Lindbergh Circle Neighborhood Group Clean-Up

Midtown Neighborhood Association Clean-Up

North Long Beach Neighbors Clean-Up

North Village Neighborhood Association Clean-Up

  

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Background

Litter Free Long Beach (LFLB) is a Public Works Clean Team program that brings residents, businesses, and community groups together to help keep Long Beach clean and welcoming through community-led cleanups. From neighborhood streets and parks to business corridors and other public spaces, the program encourages community pride and environmental stewardship citywide.

By removing liter and debris before it reaches storm drains, volunteers help protects local waterways and the ocean that defines Long Beach. These collective efforts contribute to cleaner neighborhoods, healthier ecosystems, and a more beautiful city for everyone to enjoy. Each year, volunteers help collect more than 150 tons of litter and debris, proving that small actions can make a lasting difference.

Organize a Neighborhood Clean-Up!

Community groups and businesses are invited to organize clean-ups in their neighborhoods with support from the LFLB team. The program hosts up to four clean-ups on a Saturday and can assist with supplies and coordination to help your event run smoothly.

Groups interested in hosting a clean-up must:

• Provide at least a 30-day notice
• Have 15 or more volunteers
• Be part of a neighborhood association or volunteer group
• Ensure all participants sign a safety waiver

The LFLB team will provide a packer truck, one e-waste truck to support with dumped items, safety vests, trash pickers, trash bags, and disposable gloves. The team will also provide safety waivers and sign-in sheets for the community groups.

Ready to organize a cleanup for your neighborhood group? Fill out the form below to request assistance!

If you’d like to volunteer for a LFLB clean-up event, check the Public Works calendar for clean-ups near you.

Other City Clean-Up Opportunities

In addition to LFLB, other City departments and partner agencies offer programs and events that support community engagement, environmental care, and neighborhood beautification. Click on the drop downs below for more information.

• Neighborhood Clean Up Assistance Program

  Hosted by the Community Development Department’s Housing and Neighborhood Services team, this program supports neighborhood associations and volunteer groups that want to organize their own local clean-up activities, such as alley clean-ups, trash pick-up, weed removal, or graffiti paint-outs. While both the LFLB program and Neighborhood Clean Up Assistance Program support neighborhood clean-ups, Public Works’ LFLB program provides hands-on Clean Team support and specialized collection services to help organize and carry out larger volunteer clean up events.
  
  Learn more about eligibility requirements and available materials from the Neighborhood Clean Up Assistance Program here.

• Adopt-A-Beach Program

  Hosted by the California Coastal Commission in partnership with the City’s Parks, Recreation and Marine Department, this program allows community groups to take ongoing responsibility for keeping portions Long Beach’s shoreline clean. Groups can apply to participate and schedule recurring clean-ups in their chosen area. To learn more about how to get involved, visit their webpage here.

• California Coastal Cleanup Day

  The community is invited to participate in the annual California Coastal Cleanup Day. This Statewide event includes multiple clean-up locations throughout Long Beach and is designed to make a large-scale impact in a single day.
  
  Visit the California Coastal Commission website for the latest event details each year.

• Litter Related Bylaws and Laws

  ILLEGAL DISTRIBUTION OF PAMPHLETS (LONG BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE 5.46.060)	LITTERING ON BEACHES (LONG BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE 16.16.010)
  LITTERING ON PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY (LONG BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE 8.60.111)	LITTERING (VARIOUS) (CALIFORNIA PENAL CODE 374)
  ILLEGAL DUMPING (LONG BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE 8.60.120)	LITTERING OF CIGARETTES (CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE 23111)
  SCAVENGING OF RECYCLABLES (LONG BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE 8.60.130)	HIGHWAY LITTERING AND ILLEGAL DUMPING (CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE 23112)

Contact the Litter Free LB Team

You can reach the team at PW-Litterfreelb@longbeach.gov or (562) 570-2797.

Related Services and Resources

• Stop Unwanted Advertisements 
• Abandoned Shopping Carts
• Report Illegal Dumping
• Large Item Pick Up Request