Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Rialto
Trash Day
Collection runs Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, depending on your neighborhood zone.
Recycling
Collected weekly on the same day as your regular trash pickup.
Yard Waste
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
Standard residential trash and recycling services are billed annually through your San Bernardino County property tax bill, though property owners may apply to opt out and receive direct quarterly invoices from Burrtec.
Billing Cycle
Included in Property Taxes
Accepted Methods
Property Tax Roll, Mail, Online, Phone
Pro Tip / Discount
Senior Citizen Refuse Service Reductions (age 62+) and Disabled Person Refuse Service Reductions are available through Burrtec for qualifying residents.
Black Bin (Trash)
All regular household waste, pet waste, and exceptionally tough yard materials (like cacti and large branches) must be placed in this container. Heavy construction debris like dirt, rocks, and concrete are strictly prohibited.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Branches larger than 6 inches in diameter
- ✓Cactus and succulents
- ✓Dog and cat waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics and wrappers
- ✓Styrofoam
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Place clean and dry recyclables loosely into the blue cart. Do not bag your recyclables in plastic trash bags, as the film tangles the recycling facility's sorting equipment.
Accepted Items
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Clean paper, envelopes, and junk mail
- ✓Newspapers, magazines, and phone books
- ✓Plastic containers and milk jugs
- ✓Tin and aluminum cans
- ✓Flattened cardboard and paper tubes
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Food waste or liquids
- ✕Tanglers (cords, wires, hoses)
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Hazardous waste containers
Yard Waste Bin
While yard trimmings and palm fronds can go in loose, Rialto specifically requires all food waste to be bagged before it is placed in the green waste container.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged food waste
- ✓Grass clippings and weeds
- ✓Leaves and horse manure
- ✓Palm fronds
- ✓Prunings and twigs (under 6 inches in diameter)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
2 free pickups per calendar year
Placement
Do not place items on the street prior to scheduling. Once confirmed, place approved bulky items at the curb no later than 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled service day.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (couches, desks, chairs)
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Large household appliances
- ✓ Up to 2 rimless tires per pickup
- ✓ Electronic waste
Not Accepted
- ✕ Vehicle parts
- ✕ Construction and demolition materials
- ✕ Hazardous waste (paint, oil, chemicals)
- ✕ Rocks, dirt, and concrete
The first two pickups per calendar year are completely free for single-family homes. Additional pickups, or collections for multi-family units, are available for an extra fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If an observed holiday falls on a weekday, trash and recycling collection services for the remainder of that week will be delayed by exactly one day.
Yard Waste Exception
Organics and yard waste collection follow the identical one-day holiday delay schedule as standard trash and recycling bins.
If a holiday falls on a weekend (Saturday or Sunday), your regular curbside collection schedule will not be interrupted or delayed.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December 26 to January 7Burrtec provides an annual Christmas tree recycling program. Place your bare tree at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your regular collection day. Trees over six feet tall must be cut in half, and all tinsel, stands, and ornaments must be removed.
Year-Round
January, April, July, OctoberThe City of Rialto hosts Quarterly Community Clean-up days, offering residents additional opportunities to properly dispose of special wastes and bulky items outside of their standard curbside allowances.
Local Tips & Community Info
Rialto Curbside Waste Collection Basics
The City of Rialto contracts exclusively with Burrtec Waste Industries to provide comprehensive refuse and recycling solutions for all residential neighborhoods. Under this franchise agreement, every single-family home utilizes an automated three-cart system to separate their daily household waste. Providing dependable weekly pickups ensures that local streets remain sanitary and visually appealing. Homeowners and tenants who need to verify their exact pickup day or request replacement bins should contact Burrtec's local dispatch office directly.
Cart Deployment and Retrieval Times
Strict adherence to timing and placement guidelines is required to ensure that your bins are successfully emptied. All containers must be wheeled out to the curb by 6:00 a.m. on the morning of your designated service day. Because the Burrtec collection trucks use mechanical lifting arms, residents must leave at least three feet of space between each cart and any surrounding obstacles, including fire hydrants and parked cars. After the trucks have completed their route, Rialto municipal codes require that you bring all empty containers back onto your property by the end of the day.
California SB 1383 Compliance in Rialto
To meet state environmental mandates, specifically California Senate Bill 1383, Rialto enforces strict organic waste diversion. Residents are required to place all food scraps, including meat, dairy, and soiled paper products, into their green organics container alongside regular yard trimmings. The blue container is strictly reserved for unsoiled, loose recyclables such as aluminum cans, glass bottles, and broken-down cardboard boxes. Never place plastic bags in the blue cart, as they jam the sorting machinery at the recycling facility. The black cart is solely for non-recyclable, non-hazardous household garbage.
Disposing of Bulky Goods and Electronics
Tackling a major home cleanout is made easier with Burrtec's specialized curbside programs. Residential customers in Rialto are entitled to schedule free bulky item collections each calendar year. This program covers up to four free large item pick-ups annually, making it simple to discard old mattresses, broken couches, refrigerators, and electronic waste without paying landfill dump fees. You cannot simply leave these oversized items on the curb; you must call Burrtec customer service at least 48 hours in advance of your regular collection day to schedule the removal.
Burrtec Holiday Schedule Adjustments
Throughout the year, your routine garbage pickup might shift due to recognized national holidays. Burrtec pauses its operations on six major dates: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Should your normal trash day fall on or after one of these holidays, your service will be delayed by exactly 24 hours for the remainder of that week. For example, a Thursday pickup will move to Friday. The standard schedule resumes completely the following week.
Drop-off Facilities
Rialto Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Site
City of Rialto Maintenance and Facilities Yard, 246 S. Willow Avenue (South Driveway), Rialto, CA 92376
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I properly dispose of food waste in Rialto?
Effective under SB 1383, food waste in Rialto must be placed in your green yard waste container. However, you must place the food scraps into a bag before throwing it into the green bin, unlike regular yard clippings which can remain loose.
Where should I throw away cactus and thick tree branches?
Cactus and tree branches larger than six inches in diameter cannot be processed in the green organics bin. You must place these tough materials directly into your black trash container.
Can I throw old tires away with my bulky item pickup?
Yes! The City of Rialto allows single-family residential customers to dispose of up to two rimless tires per pickup at no additional charge during a scheduled bulky item collection with Burrtec.
Where can I drop off hazardous waste like batteries or old paint?
Hazardous materials cannot go in your curbside bins. Rialto operates an HHW collection site twice a month at the Maintenance and Facilities Yard located at 246 S. Willow Avenue. You can drop off up to 15 gallons or 125 pounds of approved hazardous materials per visit.