Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Duarte
Trash Day
Varies by neighborhood zone
Recycling
Same day as trash pickup
Yard Waste
Same day as trash pickup
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential refuse and recycling services are contracted through Burrtec Waste Services and billed every three months.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail
Pro Tip / Discount
Residents aged 62 and older are eligible for discounted rates on 40-gallon trash carts. A complimentary pull-out service is also available for qualified senior or disabled residents with proper documentation.
Black or Gray Bin (Trash)
All trash must be securely bagged. Dirt, rock, concrete, and hazardous waste are strictly prohibited in the refuse barrel.
Accepted Items
- ✓Non-organic waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Diapers
- ✓Pet waste
- ✓Wipes
- ✓Fast food wrappers
- ✓Treated wood
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Do not bag recyclables. Items must be placed loose in the blue container. Cardboard should be broken down to prevent overflowing and wheel jams.
Accepted Items
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Plastic bottles and containers
- ✓Aluminum and metal cans
- ✓Paper
- ✓Cartons
- ✓Cardboard
Do NOT Include
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Green waste
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Electronic waste
- ✕Tanglers (hoses, wires)
Yard Waste Bin
Do not bag organic waste. Use the city-issued 60-gallon green container. Excess green waste can be placed in tied 4'x2' bundles or in personal 32-gallon barrels, provided the Burrtec barrel is also at the curb.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Tree and shrub trimmings
- ✓Leaves and weeds
- ✓Fruit and vegetable peels
- ✓Coffee grounds
- ✓Meat, poultry, and fish bones
- ✓Dairy products
- ✓Food-soiled paper (napkins, tea bags, pizza boxes)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Up to four times per 12-month period
Placement
Call Burrtec Customer Service one week prior to your regular collection day. Place items at the curb by 6:00 AM on your scheduled day, ensuring they are not blocking the street.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Appliances
- ✓ Electronic waste (e-waste)
- ✓ Scrap metal
- ✓ Large bulky items that do not fit in the cart
Not Accepted
- ✕ Household hazardous waste
- ✕ Paint
- ✕ Motor oil
- ✕ Chemicals
- ✕ Construction dirt
- ✕ Concrete
The four yearly pick-ups are included for barrel-serviced residential customers. Exceeding this limit will incur extra haul-away fees.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When a holiday falls on a weekday other than a Monday, collections for the remainder of the week are delayed by one day. If the holiday falls on a Monday, there is no service delay.
Yard Waste Exception
Organics and yard waste follow the same unique Monday-exception holiday schedule as regular trash and recycling.
Commercial service follows a standard one-day delay for all weekday holidays, regardless of whether it falls on a Monday.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December - JanuaryBurrtec provides curbside Christmas tree recycling from December 26th through January 7th. Trees must be stripped of all ornaments, tinsel, lights, and stands. Trees taller than 6 feet must be cut in half.
Spring and Fall
VariableTake advantage of Duarte's bi-annual Community Clean-Up at the Civic Center for bulk drop-off, secure document shredding, and free compost collection.
Local Tips & Community Info
Duarte Refuse Collection Overview
Homeowners and renters in Duarte rely on Burrtec Waste Services for their weekly household garbage and recycling needs. Rather than maintaining a municipal sanitation fleet, the city partners with Burrtec to manage neighborhood waste streams. Pickups occur once a week based on your designated residential zone map. Burrtec also offers unique options for the local community, such as bear-resistant wildlife deterrent barrels and specialized sharps collection, ensuring that the diverse needs of Foothill communities are adequately met.
Bin Placement and Timing Constraints
Keeping the streets clean and accessible requires strict adherence to container guidelines. On your scheduled trash day, you must move your Burrtec carts to the parkway or alley by 7:00 AM. After the automated trucks complete their route, residents have until 8:00 AM the following morning to return the empty bins to their private property. Failure to follow this specific collection window can result in code enforcement warnings or missed pickups.
Arranging Bulky Waste Removal
Trying to get rid of a worn-out couch or dining chair? You do not have to haul it to the dump yourself. Duarte residents can schedule bulky item pickups directly by calling the Burrtec customer support team at 800-325-9417. In addition to on-demand residential pickups, the city coordinates semi-annual community clean-up events where locals can drop off large household goods, securely shred personal documents, and pick up free compost for their gardens.
Organics and SB 1383 Mandates
California's SB 1383 organic waste legislation is fully active across Duarte. Households must separate their food scraps, lawn clippings, and other organic materials into the green cart. Mixing these compostable materials with standard black-bin refuse is strictly prohibited. By sorting organics properly, the community significantly reduces landfill methane emissions while generating nutrient-rich compost that gets distributed back to residents during the bi-annual city events.
Holiday Service Adjustments
Burrtec observes six major holidays throughout the year: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If one of these dates lands on a weekday, trash and recycling routes for the remainder of that week are pushed back by one single day. However, if a company-observed holiday lands on a Monday, Burrtec's schedule dictates there is no delay for the rest of the week's residential service.
Drop-off Facilities
Duarte Civic Center (Bi-Annual Clean-Up Site)
1600 Huntington Dr, Duarte, CA 91010
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I request a bear-resistant trash barrel?
Because Duarte is located near the foothills, Burrtec offers special wildlife deterrent barrels. You can request one by calling their customer service line at 800-325-9417.
What are the allowed hours for trash bins to be on the street?
Carts must be placed at the collection point by 7:00 AM on your service day and must be retrieved away from the curb no later than 8:00 AM the following morning.
Does the city offer any senior discounts for trash service?
Yes, Duarte residents who are 62 years of age or older may qualify for discounted refuse services. You will need to contact Burrtec directly to apply and verify your eligibility.