Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Montclair
Trash Day
Trash collection runs Monday through Friday depending on your neighborhood route.
Recycling
Recycling is collected weekly on the same day as your regular trash pickup.
Yard Waste
Organics and green waste are collected weekly on the same day as your regular trash pickup.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential trash collection is contracted through Burrtec Waste Industries, but billing is managed directly by the City of Montclair alongside city sewer services.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Mail, In-Person, Phone
Pro Tip / Discount
A Senior Citizen Trash Service Discount is available for qualifying residents aged 65 and older through the City of Montclair.
Black Bin (Trash)
Bag all garbage before placing it in the black barrel to minimize litter and odors. Hazardous materials, food waste, and e-waste are strictly prohibited in the trash.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clothing and diapers
- ✓Dishware and flower pots
- ✓Pet waste and hoses
- ✓Pizza boxes
- ✓Plastic bags and shrink wrap
- ✓Wipes and plastic toys
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Do not bag your recyclables. Ensure all containers are clean and dry, and flatten cardboard boxes to maximize space inside the blue barrel.
Accepted Items
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Cardboard and cartons
- ✓Junk mail and newspaper
- ✓Plastics #1 through #7
- ✓Wrapping paper and tissue boxes
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Electronic waste
- ✕Diapers
- ✕Clothing
- ✕Hazardous waste
- ✕Hoses
Yard Waste Bin
Yard waste should remain loose. However, all food waste and food-soiled paper must be secured in a plastic-lined bag before being placed in the green barrel alongside your yard trimmings.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings and leaves
- ✓Weeds and prunings
- ✓Untreated wood and small branches
- ✓Bagged food waste (fruits, meats, dairy, bread)
- ✓Food-soiled paper
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Up to 4 free collections per 12-month period
Placement
Call Burrtec in advance to schedule. Place the items on the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your regularly scheduled trash collection day.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture and mattresses
- ✓ Water heaters and refrigerators
- ✓ Large household appliances
- ✓ Electronic waste (e-waste)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Dirt and rocks
- ✕ Concrete
- ✕ Vehicle tires
Additional bulky item pickups beyond the 4 free annual appointments can be arranged for an extra fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When an observed holiday falls on a weekday, collections for the remainder of the week are delayed by one day.
Yard Waste Exception
Green barrel service follows the exact same holiday delay schedule as regular trash and recycling.
If the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there is no service interruption and regular weekday pickup remains on schedule.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter (Post-Holiday)
December - JanuaryFor roughly one week beginning December 26, Burrtec will collect excess holiday trash and recyclables placed in bags alongside your regular containers.
Winter
December - JanuaryPlace unflocked Christmas trees at the curb on your normal collection day for up to two weeks after Christmas. Remove all lights and stands, and cut trees over 6 feet in half.
Local Tips & Community Info
Burrtec Waste Industries Partnership
Solid waste services in Montclair are exclusively managed through a municipal franchise agreement with Burrtec Waste Industries. Residents moving into a newly built or previously owned dwelling must coordinate directly with Burrtec's local dispatch office at (909) 987-3717 to initialize residential cart delivery. The standard utility package includes three color-designated receptacles tailored to help the community meet ambitious state-level diversion goals. Ensure your account remains in good standing, as Burrtec directly invoices homeowners for these critical sanitation services rather than bundling them into a city utility bill.
Early Morning Cart Roll-Out
The collection fleet begins its neighborhood routes bright and early, so Burrtec strictly enforces a 6:00 AM set-out deadline. Roll your receptacles to the curb or street edge, ensuring the lid hinges point back toward your property. Because the hauling trucks rely on automated lifting arms, drivers require a three-foot clearance radius around every single bin. Keep them well away from low-hanging branches, parked vehicles, and the mail carrier's path. Furthermore, city aesthetics require you to tuck the empty bins out of public view by the evening following your collection.
The Organics Mandate (SB 1383)
Montclair actively participates in California's mandatory organic waste recycling program. Your green barrel is explicitly reserved for yard clippings, weeds, and all kitchen food scraps, ranging from eggshells and coffee grounds to leftover meat bones. You must not use standard plastic grocery bags to contain this material, as it completely disrupts the regional composting machinery. Instead, line your kitchen caddy with paper bags or certified compostable liners, or simply toss the organic material directly into the green container loose.
Proper Blue Cart Recycling
Contamination is the biggest threat to effective recycling. Your blue container should only hold flattened cardboard, unsoiled paper, aluminum cans, glass bottles, and rigid plastics. Never put garden hoses, hazardous chemicals, batteries, or expanded polystyrene foam into this bin. If the collection crew spots unapproved garbage inside your blue or green carts, they will attach a non-compliance tag to the handle and leave the receptacle unemptied until the offending items are manually extracted by the homeowner.
Arranging a Bulky Item Pick-Up
Do you have a broken refrigerator or a torn sofa taking up space in the garage? Single-family residences in Montclair qualify for complimentary bulky waste collections. You are allowed up to two separate appointments per calendar year. You must phone Burrtec customer service at least forty-eight hours prior to your normal trash day to reserve a spot on the oversized load route. Electronic waste, such as old televisions and computer monitors, can also be collected during these scheduled appointments, but heavy construction debris is strictly prohibited.
Holiday Delays and Office Closures
Burrtec observes a handful of major holidays, including New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. When any of these specified dates lands on a weekday, residential pickups are delayed by one full day for the rest of the week. Therefore, a Thursday holiday pushes Thursday service to Friday, and Friday routes spill over into Saturday. If the holiday falls on a weekend, your standard collection days are not affected and proceed exactly as normal.
Drop-off Facilities
Upland City Yard (Household Hazardous Waste)
1370 N. Benson Avenue, Upland, CA
Materials Accepted
Ontario HHW Facility
1430 S. Cucamonga Avenue, Ontario, CA
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to bag my food waste in Montclair?
Yes. Unlike many other cities, Montclair's Burrtec program requires you to collect food scraps and food-soiled paper in a plastic-lined container or bag, secure it, and place that bag directly into your green organics barrel alongside your loose yard waste.
How many bulky item pickups do I get?
Residents in Montclair receive up to four free bulky item pickups per 12-month period, with a limit of five items per collection (including e-waste). You must call Burrtec in advance to schedule.
What should I do with my Christmas tree?
Leave it at the curbside on your collection day for up to two weeks following Christmas. Make sure it's unflocked, free of decorations, and if it's over 6 feet tall, cut it in half.
Can I put plastic bags in my blue recycling bin?
No. Recyclables should be kept loose in the blue barrel. The only time plastic bags should be used is for securing food waste in the green barrel or regular trash in the black barrel.