Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Redlands
Trash Day
Collection runs Monday through Friday depending on your neighborhood route
Recycling
Collected weekly on the same day as trash
Yard Waste
Collected weekly on the same day as trash
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Trash and recycling fees are combined into your City of Redlands municipal utility bill along with water, sewer, and street cleaning services.
Billing Cycle
Bi-monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail, 24/7 Kiosk, Drop Box
Pro Tip / Discount
Elderly or disabled residents without able-bodied household assistance can apply for free Blue Curb Service (cart pull-out assistance). No income-based rate discounts are listed.
Black Bin (Trash)
Use the Black Cart exclusively for non-recyclable refuse. Do not place any green waste, standard food waste, or clean recyclables in this bin.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grocery bags
- ✓Plastic cereal liners
- ✓Snack and chip bags
- ✓Broken dishes and glass
- ✓Foam packing material
- ✓Diapers
- ✓Pet waste
- ✓Hoses, wires, and cords
- ✓Raw meats and bones
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Items must be clean, dry, and placed loosely in the Blue Cart. Never bag your recyclables in plastic bags. Break down cardboard boxes to maximize space.
Accepted Items
- ✓Water and soda bottles
- ✓Laundry detergent jugs
- ✓Clean aluminum trays and foil
- ✓Cardboard and shipping boxes
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Milk and juice cartons
- ✓Newspaper and junk mail
- ✓Empty aerosol cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Clothing or textiles
- ✕Disposable diapers
- ✕Light bulbs and mirrors
- ✕Rubber garden hoses
- ✕Needles or medical waste
- ✕Ceramics or pottery
Yard Waste Bin
Food waste must be placed in the Green Cart along with your yard trimmings. Do not place dirt, rocks, tree limbs over 6 inches in diameter, or plastic bags in this container. Contaminated carts will be given a green tag and left uncollected.
Accepted Items
- ✓Branches, leaves, and sticks
- ✓Grass clippings and weeds
- ✓Flowers
- ✓Food scraps and leftovers (except raw meat/bones)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Two free pickups per calendar year for single-family residences.
Placement
Items must be scheduled in advance and placed freely accessible at the curb on the designated day. Crews will not enter a home or gated area to retrieve items.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Large appliances
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Large bulky items that do not fit in the automated cart
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Construction debris
- ✕ Dirt and rocks
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ E-waste (requires HHW drop-off)
If you are not one of the first 30 callers or require additional pickups, a 'Special Haul' can be requested for a fee, starting at $56.65 for the first item and $28.32 for each additional item.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If an observed holiday falls on a weekday, all collection services for the remainder of that week will be delayed by one day. There is no delay if the holiday falls on a weekend.
Yard Waste Exception
Organics and recycling follow the exact same holiday delay schedule as regular refuse.
Minor holidays such as Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Juneteenth, Columbus Day, and Veterans Day do not cause service interruptions.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December to JanuaryThe city offers an annual Christmas tree recycling program shortly after the holiday. Keep in mind that trash service is suspended on Christmas Day and New Year's Day, pushing collections back by one day for the rest of the week.
Summer
July to SeptemberInland Empire summer heat can cause organic waste in your Green Cart to smell quickly. Try freezing your food scraps in your kitchen compost pail during the week and dumping them into the Green Cart the night before collection.
Local Tips & Community Info
Redlands Municipal Trash Collection Overview
Navigating the municipal solid waste structure in the City of Redlands is simple when you understand the local cart guidelines. Trash, recycling, and organic green waste are collected on a weekly basis by the city's designated hauling trucks. To guarantee service, your bins must be rolled to the curb prior to 6:00 a.m. on your assigned pickup day, as route timings can fluctuate between 6:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. When positioning your containers, ensure the wheels are facing your property. Furthermore, the city mandates a clearance of at least three feet from parked vehicles or mailboxes, and one foot of space between each cart. After the trucks have emptied your bins, they must be removed from the public street as soon as possible, and strictly no later than 10:00 p.m. on the evening of your collection day.
Mandatory Organics and Food Waste Recycling
In compliance with state environmental laws, Redlands updated its organic waste disposal regulations in April 2024. All residential food waste must now be disposed of in your designated Green Yard Waste cart rather than the standard black trash bin. This includes fruit scraps, vegetable peelings, bread, and small amounts of sawdust. However, raw meat and bones are strictly prohibited from the green cart and must be thrown in the regular refuse container. Acceptable yard debris like grass clippings, leaves, flowers, weeds, and small twigs should also be placed in the green organics bin. Your blue cart remains strictly for clean recyclables, meaning cardboard, aluminum cans, glass bottles, and rigid plastics. Properly sorting your refuse directly helps the city divert organic material from landfills and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Free Bulky Item Curbside Service
Getting rid of old appliances, broken furniture, or large mattresses is incredibly convenient for Redlands residents. Single-family households are entitled to two complimentary bulky item pickups per calendar year, allowing up to three large items per collection. Because the city caps these complimentary services at 20 households per day on a first-come, first-served basis, it is highly recommended to schedule your pickup well in advance. You can arrange this by calling the Solid Waste Customer Service team directly at (909) 798-7529. If you exceed your annual limit or need an expedited pickup before your regular service day, the city offers a Special Haul service for a fee. The current rate for a Special Haul is $56.65 for the first item and $28.32 for each additional piece.
Holiday Adjustments and Missed Pickups
The City of Redlands observes a specific set of federal holidays that will momentarily interrupt your standard sanitation schedule. These holidays include New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If your regular trash collection day falls on or after one of these observed dates during the week, your pickup will be delayed by exactly 24 hours. Normal schedules resume the following Monday. In the event that you experience a missed collection despite placing your bins out by 6:00 a.m., you must report it to the Solid Waste division within 24 hours of your normal service day. Failing to notify the office within this strict timeframe means you will not be eligible for a make-up collection and will not receive any billing credits.
Roll-off Bins and Household Hazardous Waste
For residents tackling massive home renovations, landscaping overhauls, or estate cleanouts, standard curbside carts simply won't suffice. The city provides temporary roll-off container rentals to accommodate heavy debris like concrete, soil, and construction materials. Keep in mind that heavy loads like dirt and rock are restricted to smaller 10-yard containers and cannot exceed a depth of 18 inches to prevent overweight safety hazards. Additionally, hazardous materials are completely banned from all curbside bins and roll-off dumpsters. Redlands locals must transport dangerous goods like wet paint, motor oil, pesticides, and electronic waste to the designated Household Hazardous Waste Disposal facility, which can be reached at (909) 382-5401 for drop-off details.
Drop-off Facilities
Redlands City Yard HHW Collection Center
500 Kansas St. (Enter from Kansas St. north of Animal Control), Redlands, CA 92373
Materials Accepted
San Timoteo Sanitary Landfill
31 Refuse Rd, Redlands, CA 92373
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
When do I need to place my trash carts at the curb in Redlands?
All trash, recycling, and green waste carts must be placed curbside by 6:00 A.M. on your designated collection day. They must be removed from the street no later than 10:00 P.M. on the day of service.
Can I throw food scraps in my regular trash cart?
No. Under the city's organic waste mandate implemented in April 2024, all food waste (except for raw meat and bones) must go into your Green Yard Waste cart. Raw meats and bones are the only food items that still belong in the Black Cart.
How do I schedule a free bulky item pickup in Redlands?
Single-family residents get two free bulky pickups per year, but you must call the Solid Waste Division at (909) 798-7529 on the very first business day of the month. Keep in mind that free pickups are strictly limited to the first 30 callers.
What happens if I forget to call for the free bulky item pickup in time?
If you aren't among the first 30 callers, you can either wait until the first business day of the next month, or you can pay for a 'Special Haul'. Paid special hauls can usually be scheduled within a few days and cost approximately $56.65 for the first item.