Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Bloomington
Trash Day
Varies by neighborhood zone
Recycling
Varies by neighborhood zone
Yard Waste
Varies by neighborhood zone
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Because Bloomington is an unincorporated community, residential waste and recycling collection is managed and billed directly through Burrtec Waste Industries.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail
Pro Tip / Discount
Burrtec offers a frail/handicap cart pull-out service for eligible residents who are physically unable to roll carts to the curb.
Black Bin (Trash)
All household garbage should be bagged. Set barrels at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on collection day with the handles facing your home, placed at least 3 feet away from fences, mailboxes, and vehicles.
Accepted Items
- ✓Flimsy plastics and grocery bags
- ✓Diapers and pet waste
- ✓Styrofoam and foam products
- ✓Garden hoses and rubber
- ✓Palm fronds and cactus
- ✓Fully cooled barbecue ashes (wait 48-72 hours)
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Recyclables must be completely empty, clean, and dry. Place items loosely inside the blue barrel—do not bundle or bag them inside plastic garbage bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean paper, newspaper, and junk mail
- ✓Flattened cardboard
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Rigid plastic containers and milk jugs
Do NOT Include
- ✕Flimsy plastic bags and wrappers
- ✕Food waste or soiled containers
- ✕Electronic waste (e-waste)
- ✕Batteries and fluorescent lights
- ✕Garden hoses and tanglers
Yard Waste Bin
Under the Bagged Program, food waste must be placed in a bag and tied before entering the green barrel. Standard yard and landscaping trimmings must remain completely loose.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings and leaves (loose)
- ✓Tree trimmings, twigs, and weeds (loose)
- ✓Food waste and kitchen scraps (must be bagged)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Contact Burrtec to verify your property's specific bulky item pickup allotment.
Placement
Place your scheduled bulky items at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on the day of your normal residential trash collection.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (couches, desks, chairs)
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Major household appliances
- ✓ Electronic waste (TVs, monitors, computers)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Household hazardous waste
- ✕ Automotive parts and car batteries
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Dirt, rock, concrete, or asphalt
Single-family homes typically receive free allotted collections; however, Burrtec also offers 7-day temporary dumpster rentals for massive cleanups for an additional fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If an observed holiday falls on a weekday, residential collection services for the remainder of that 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.
If a holiday falls on a weekend, your standard weekday collection schedule will usually not be affected.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter/Post-Holiday
December to JanuaryBurrtec provides curbside 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.
Summer
July to SeptemberExtreme Inland Empire summer heat increases the risk of fires from hot ash. If you are disposing of barbecue charcoal or fireplace ash, allow it to cool completely for 48 to 72 hours before putting it in your black trash barrel.
Spring
March to MayKeep an eye on San Bernardino County notices for the annual spring Community Dump Day in Bloomington, typically held around Earth Day, allowing for the free disposal of bulky items and tires.
Local Tips & Community Info
San Bernardino County Waste Guidelines for Bloomington
Because Bloomington operates as an unincorporated community within San Bernardino County, residential sanitation is exclusively managed through a franchise agreement with Burrtec Waste Industries. Maintaining a clean and visually appealing neighborhood relies heavily on residents following the county's established refuse guidelines. Burrtec provides a comprehensive three-barrel system designed to streamline household waste sorting, reduce landfill reliance, and help the region meet aggressive statewide climate targets.
Street Placement and Barrel Alignment
Proper positioning of your waste containers is essential for the automated collection trucks to operate safely and efficiently. Burrtec requires that all residential barrels be wheeled to the curb no later than 6:00 a.m. on your designated service day. When lining up your carts, leave at least three feet of space between the black, blue, and green containers. Furthermore, keep the bins away from mailboxes, parked vehicles, and low-hanging tree branches to prevent any property damage during the mechanical lifting process.
Navigating State Mandated Composting and Recycling
With California's SB 1383 regulations fully enforced, Bloomington households must actively separate all organic matter from their general refuse. The green barrel provided by Burrtec is meant for all yard clippings, landscape debris, and food waste, including coffee grounds, dairy, and meat scraps. In contrast, the blue recycling barrel is reserved strictly for unsoiled paper, flattened cardboard boxes, glass containers, and clean plastics. Never use plastic garbage bags to hold your recyclables or organics, as these cause severe jams at the sorting facilities.
Discarding Oversized Household Goods
When a standard black trash barrel is insufficient for disposing of large items like a worn-out sofa, a broken washing machine, or bundled tree branches, residents have access to specialized bulky item collections. Burrtec allows single-family households to schedule a limited number of free bulky item pickups annually. To take advantage of this service, you must contact Burrtec’s customer service division at least 48 hours before your regular trash day to get your address added to the specialized route manifest. E-waste, such as old computer monitors, can also be collected during these scheduled visits.
Route Interruptions During Major Holidays
Burrtec observes several major holidays throughout the year, including Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. If your normal garbage collection day falls on or after one of these recognized holidays, your pickup will be delayed by one calendar day for that specific week. For instance, a Thursday collection would shift to Friday. Normal schedules always resume the following Monday.
Drop-off Facilities
Agua Mansa MRF & Transfer Station
1830 Agua Mansa Road, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
Materials Accepted
San Bernardino County HHW Collection Facility (Rialto)
246 S. Willow Ave., Rialto, CA 92376
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Which company is responsible for garbage pickup in Bloomington, CA?
Burrtec Waste Industries is the franchised waste hauler designated by San Bernardino County to serve the unincorporated community of Bloomington.
What time do I need to put my trash out for collection?
All trash, recycling, and green waste barrels must be placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled pickup day to ensure service.
Can I put food scraps in my green yard waste bin?
Yes. Under California law, all food scraps—including meat, dairy, and vegetable peelings—must be placed in your green organics barrel along with your standard yard trimmings.