Black Bin (Trash)
All garbage must be bagged before placement in the black cart to prevent windblown litter. Carts must be set out by 6:00 a.m. on your designated collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Flimsy plastics (grocery bags, produce bags)
- ✓Garden hoses
- ✓Diapers and pet waste
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
- ✓Styrofoam
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Recyclables must be empty, clean, and dry. Place items loosely inside the blue cart—never bundle them inside plastic garbage bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Envelopes, junk mail, and catalogs
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Newspapers and magazines
- ✓Plastic containers and milk jugs
- ✓Tin cans and aluminum
Do NOT Include
- ✕Garden hoses
- ✕Diapers
- ✕Household hazardous waste
- ✕Flimsy plastic bags
- ✕Electronic waste
Yard Waste Bin
In Barstow's specific program, place food scraps in a bag before tossing them into the 35-gallon green barrel. Yard and landscape waste should be placed in the barrel completely loose.
Accepted Items
- ✓Food scraps (bagged)
- ✓Loose yard waste
- ✓Grass clippings and leaves
- ✓Weeds and prunings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Contact Burrtec for curbside limits, or use the City's 4 annual free dump passes.
Placement
For curbside pickup, place bulky items at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on the scheduled day, keeping them separate from your regular automated trash bins.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Large appliances
- ✓ Large yard debris
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Electronic waste (TVs, computers)
- ✕ Tires (not accepted on dump pass)
- ✕ Metal items (not accepted on dump pass)
Dump passes waive the landfill tipping fee but require ID and address verification. Only 4 passes are allowed per household per fiscal year.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a holiday falls on a weekday, collections for the remainder of the week will be delayed by one day.
Yard Waste Exception
Your blue recycling and green organics barrels follow the exact same holiday delay schedule as your black trash barrel.
There is no service interruption or delay when a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
No Flimsy Plastics in the Blue Cart
Items like pet food bags, produce bags, and plastic grocery bags get tangled in sorting machinery. If you cannot reuse them, they must go directly into the black trash cart.
Bag Food Waste, Not Yard Waste
In Barstow's organics program, food scraps should be bagged before being placed in the 35-gallon green barrel, but all yard and landscape trimmings must remain completely loose.
Garden Hoses Go in the Trash
Despite being made of rubber and vinyl, garden hoses are a notorious 'tangler' at recycling facilities. Never place them in your blue cart; throw them away in the black trash cart.
Seasonal Information
Winter/Post-Holiday
December to JanuaryBurrtec provides Christmas tree recycling from December 26th through January 7th. Remove all tinsel, ornaments, plastic bags, stands, and wire. Trees over 6 feet tall must be cut in half.
Spring
March to MayHigh winds are common in the Mojave Desert during spring. Ensure all cart lids are completely closed to prevent litter from blowing into the streets and surrounding desert environment.
Year-Round
January to DecemberIf you utilize the City's Free Dump Pass program at the county landfill, ensure your load is tied down and covered tightly. Unsecured loads are subject to double tipping fees, regardless of the pass.
About Barstow Waste Management
City-Administered Utility Billing
In Barstow, residential trash and sewer billing is administered directly by the City's Finance Department rather than the waste hauler. However, Burrtec Waste Industries remains the exclusive franchised hauling service provider, and all field requests like cart replacements or bulky item pickups are dispatched through the city to Burrtec's local operations.
Free Dump Pass Program
For residents who prefer to haul their own bulk waste, the City of Barstow offers a Free Dump Pass program to waive tipping fees at the county landfill. Eligible households can obtain up to four passes per year from City Hall, provided they securely tie down and cover their loads to avoid double-fee penalties at the gate.
Victor Valley Compost Facility
To comply with California's SB 1383 organics mandate, Barstow provides a designated 35-gallon green barrel to residential households. Collected food scraps and landscape waste are transported to Burrtec's expanded Material Recovery Facility, Victor Valley Compost, where they are transformed into nutrient-rich compost and mulch for local agriculture.
HAZMart Reuse Center
The Barstow Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) bin, located at the Corporation Yard on South Avenue 'H', features a unique 'HAZMart.' Residents can visit the facility to pick up partially used, perfectly good products like paint and household cleaners dropped off by others for free, preventing usable chemicals from needlessly entering the waste stream.
Drop-off Facilities
Barstow Sanitary Landfill
32553 Barstow Road, Barstow, CA 92311
Materials Accepted
Barstow Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility
900 South Avenue 'H', Barstow, CA 92311
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who provides trash pickup in Barstow?
Burrtec Waste Industries is the exclusive franchise hauler for the City of Barstow. However, your residential trash and sewer billing is administered directly through the City's Finance Department.
How do I get rid of an old mattress in Barstow?
You can call Burrtec at (760) 256-2730 to schedule a curbside bulky item pickup, or you can go to City Hall to request a Free Dump Pass, which allows you to haul the mattress directly to the San Bernardino County landfill without paying the tipping fee.
What goes in the green barrel?
To comply with California's SB 1383, Barstow residents must place bagged food scraps and completely loose yard/landscape waste into their 35-gallon green barrel. This material is taken to Victor Valley Compost to be recycled into mulch.
What happens if my trash day is on July 4th or Thanksgiving?
Burrtec observes six major holidays. If a holiday like Independence Day or Thanksgiving falls on a weekday, all collections for the rest of that week will be delayed by one day. If the holiday is on a weekend, your schedule will not change.