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
!Contamination Tips
Desert Plants Belong in the Trash
Fibrous and prickly desert plants like palm fronds, yuccas, and cacti get tangled in Burrtec's commercial composting equipment. These specific plants must always be placed in the black trash barrel.
Don't Bag Your Recyclables
While food waste must be bagged for the green barrel and trash should be bagged for the black barrel, recyclables in the blue barrel must always remain completely loose. Plastic bags ruin the recycling sorting process.
Keep Batteries Out of the Bins
Single-use and rechargeable batteries can spark and cause severe fires inside collection trucks. It is illegal in California to put them in any of your curbside barrels; take them to a designated Household Hazardous Waste facility.
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.
About Bloomington Waste Management
Navigating San Bernardino County Mandates
Because Bloomington is an unincorporated community, its waste services are overseen by the San Bernardino County Solid Waste Management Division. Burrtec Waste Industries holds the exclusive franchise to provide residential automated collection, street sweeping, and bulky item programs to the area, ensuring all state-mandated environmental goals are met.
Bagged Food Waste Program (SB 1383)
In compliance with California's SB 1383 organics recycling law, Bloomington utilizes a specific 'Bagged Program' for its green bins. Residents are required to place all organic food waste—such as meat, dairy, and plate scrapings—into a plastic or paper bag and securely tie it before tossing it into the green barrel, keeping odors down while diverting methane-producing waste from landfills.
County Community Dump Days
Bloomington residents occasionally benefit from free local Community Dump Days and Earth Day cleanup events, often hosted by San Bernardino County Code Enforcement at locations like Kessler Park. These events are the perfect opportunity to safely and legally dispose of up to nine tires, green waste, and oversized items without having to haul them to the transfer station.
E-Waste Handled as Bulky Items
Electronic waste is hazardous and strictly prohibited from all curbside barrels. However, Bloomington residents can easily dispose of e-waste (like televisions, computers, and monitors) by utilizing their allotted curbside bulky item pickups. You simply need to contact Burrtec customer service a week in advance to ensure a specialized truck makes the collection.
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
Who provides trash pickup service in Bloomington, CA?
Burrtec Waste Industries serves as the exclusive franchise hauler for the unincorporated community of Bloomington, operating under an agreement with San Bernardino County.
How do I sort food waste in Bloomington?
In compliance with California's SB 1383, Bloomington utilizes a 'Bagged Program.' Residents must put their organic food scraps (meat, dairy, vegetables) into a bag, tie it shut, and place it in the green barrel. Regular yard waste, like grass and leaves, should remain completely loose.
How do I dispose of a mattress or old TV?
You can request a curbside bulky item pick-up from Burrtec, which safely accepts both large furniture and e-waste like televisions. Call Burrtec at (909) 822-6884 at least one week before your normal trash day to schedule the collection.
Does Burrtec pick up trash on Thanksgiving or Christmas?
No. Burrtec observes major holidays including New Year's Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. If the holiday falls on a weekday, collections for the remainder of the week are delayed by one day.