Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Hesperia
Trash Day
Trash is collected once weekly, Monday through Friday, depending on your neighborhood route.
Recycling
Collected weekly on your regular trash day; Hesperia uses a Material Recovery Facility (MRF), so recyclables are placed directly into your tan trash cart and sorted at the facility.
Yard Waste
Bagged green waste is placed inside your regular tan cart on your collection day, with up to 4 free excess bagged yard waste pickups available annually by appointment.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Trash collection is contracted through Advance Disposal and is billed bi-monthly directly by the hauler rather than through your municipal water bill.
Billing Cycle
Bi-Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Phone, Mail, In Person
Tan Waste Wheeler Bin (Trash)
All household waste, recyclables, and bagged yard waste go into this single container. Trash must be bagged to prevent High Desert winds from blowing litter around. Do not exceed the 200-pound weight limit.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Recyclable plastics, glass, and metal
- ✓Paper and cardboard
- ✓Bagged yard trimmings and green waste
- ✓Food waste
No Separate Bin (Use Tan Cart) Bin (Recycling)
Because Hesperia utilizes a single-stream sorting facility (MRF), all recyclables should be placed directly into your standard tan waste wheeler. Advance Disposal will sort and recover the materials for you.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastic bottles and containers
- ✓Glass jars and bottles
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Cardboard and mixed paper
Do NOT Include
- ✕Hazardous waste
- ✕Electronic waste
- ✕Batteries and fluorescent tubes
- ✕Liquid waste
Yard Waste Bin
Place yard waste into your tan cart, but ensure it is bagged first to help the facility sort it from the regular trash. You can also schedule up to four free bulk yard waste pickups per year for excess bagged clippings.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings and weeds
- ✓Leaves and small garden trimmings
- ✓Tree prunings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
8 items per year (across a maximum of 4 pickups)
Placement
Place approved items at the curb by 5:00 a.m. on the scheduled pickup day. Ensure items are kept clear of sidewalks, traffic lanes, and your tan waste wheelers.
Accepted
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Large household appliances (water heaters, washers)
- ✓ Furniture and carpet
- ✓ Tree stumps larger than 3 inches in diameter
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste and chemicals
- ✕ Automotive parts and tires
- ✕ Dirt, concrete, and rock
- ✕ Televisions and computer monitors
Single-family residents are allowed up to 8 free items per year, spread across a maximum of 4 scheduled appointments. Additional items or pickups beyond the allowance will incur a fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If an observed holiday falls on a weekday, trash pickup will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Because Hesperia uses a single-cart system, all waste collection follows the exact same one-day holiday delay.
If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there are no delays to your regular collection schedule.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Year-Round
January to DecemberThe High Desert region frequently experiences intense winds. To prevent a neighborhood litter problem, the city strictly requires residents to bag all standard household trash before placing it inside the tan waste wheelers.
Spring & Fall
VariableSan Bernardino County periodically offers home pickup for electronic waste (e-waste) such as old TVs, computers, and stereos twice a year in the Spring and Fall by appointment. Contact Advance Disposal for exact dates.
Local Tips & Community Info
Advance Disposal Co. Operations
Providing vital sanitation services across the High Desert, Advance Disposal Co. is the exclusive franchise hauler for Hesperia. Every single-family property is supplied with automated carts to manage everyday refuse, compostable organics, and clean recyclables. Familiarizing yourself with the neighborhood routing calendar is the best way to keep your property free of clutter and support regional sustainability targets.
Morning Set-Out and Cart Clearances
To avoid a missed pickup, all household bins must be pushed to the curb before 6:00 a.m. on the designated collection morning. The mechanical arms operated by collection trucks require ample room to maneuver safely. Ensure there is a minimum three-foot radius around each container, keeping them far away from mailboxes, parked vehicles, and block walls. Once the routes are completed, municipal guidelines require homeowners to pull their empty containers out of street view by nightfall.
California Organics Sorting Standards
With the enforcement of California's Senate Bill 1383, Hesperia mandates the separation of organic materials from the general landfill stream. The green container is your required spot for lawn clippings, branches, and all kitchen food scraps like eggshells and meat bones. Your blue bin is reserved solely for unbagged, uncontaminated recyclables such as broken-down cardboard and glass jars. All other non-hazardous rubbish goes into the standard trash barrel.
Scheduling Large Item Removals
Discarding massive items like broken washing machines, couches, or mattresses does not require a trip to the local dump. Advance Disposal Co. extends complimentary bulky item collection programs for residential account holders. You must contact their main office directly to schedule an appointment for these oversized hauls. Unscheduled junk left on the sidewalk will not be lifted by standard routing vehicles and could result in neighborhood blight fines.
Calendar Adjustments for Holidays
When a major federally recognized holiday occurs, the standard weekly rhythm experiences a slight delay. Advance Disposal Co. pauses all street operations for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. If your standard trash day lands on or follows one of these dates, expect the trucks to arrive one day later than usual for that specific week.
Drop-off Facilities
Hesperia Household Hazardous Waste Facility
17443 Lemon Street (at the Hesperia Fire Station), Hesperia, CA 92345
Materials Accepted
Advance Disposal Company, Inc. (Main Facility)
17105 Mesa Street, Hesperia, CA 92345
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Why don't I have a separate recycling bin in Hesperia?
Hesperia utilizes Advance Disposal's 'Dirty MRF' single-stream system. This means you do not need a separate recycling or green waste bin. You place all your trash, recyclables, and bagged yard waste into your standard tan waste wheeler, and the facility hand-sorts and mechanically separates the recyclables for you.
How do I throw away tree branches and grass clippings?
You should bag your green waste and place it directly into your tan trash cart. If you have more yard waste than your cart can hold, you can call Advance Disposal to schedule one of your four free annual excess green waste pickups.
How do I schedule a bulky item pickup for an old mattress?
Hesperia residents can dispose of up to eight large bulky items per year for free (spread across a maximum of four scheduled pickups). Simply call Advance Disposal at (760) 244-9773 to arrange an appointment, then leave the item at the curb by 5:00 a.m. on the collection day.
Where can I safely dispose of old paint and chemicals?
Hazardous household waste cannot go into your tan curbside cart. You must take items like paint, motor oil, batteries, and e-waste to the San Bernardino County HHW Facility located at the Hesperia Fire Station on 17443 Lemon Street. It is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.