Long Beach responds after neighbors say trash is going uncollected for days, even weeks

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Mekahlo Medina, as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · August 20, 2026 · 1 min read

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Trash, flies and discarded furniture are becoming a frustrating sight for some Long Beach neighbors who say they’ve waited days — and in some cases weeks — for the city to collect garbage and bulky items. “I want to say at least two to three weeks,” said Ivan, a Long Beach resident who said he’s...

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