Demolition of the Southeast Resource Recovery Facility
Long Beach
Summary
The SERRF fund ran out of revenue years ago and can't fully cover demolition and wind-down costs. The city and the LA County Sanitation Districts have a tentative deal — the district pays up to $1 million, the city covers the rest — but it still needs approval from both governing bodies.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city's share of the projected $3.4 million shortfall comes out of city SERRF operations funds.
City taxpayers benefit from a negotiated cap on the district's contribution arrangement that keeps the city whole for demolition costs.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Southeast Resource Recovery Facility (SERRF) - Sep 1, 2026
The SERRF fund ran out of revenue years ago and can't fully cover demolition and wind-down costs. The city and the LA County Sanitation Districts have a tentative deal — the district pays up to $1 million, the city covers the rest — but it still needs approval from both governing bodies.
Southeast Resource Recovery Facility (SERRF) - Cancelled - Jul 22, 2026
Long Beach was moving toward tearing down the SERRF, with a demolition contract of up to $5.7 million on the agenda. The meeting was cancelled, so the contract has not yet been authorized.
Southeast Resource Recovery Facility (SERRF) - Mar 19, 2026
The board formally received the annual manager's report for the Southeast Resource Recovery Facility, Long Beach's waste-to-energy plant. It's a routine accountability document covering how the facility performed last fiscal year.
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