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Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for San Bernardino
Trash Day
Trash is collected once per week, Monday through Friday, depending on your neighborhood route.
Recycling
Recycling is collected weekly on the same day as trash pickup.
Yard Waste
Organic and yard waste is collected weekly on the same day as trash pickup.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Solid waste services are contracted through Burrtec Waste Industries. Residents can request container size adjustments or schedule bulky item pickups directly by contacting Burrtec customer service at (909) 804-4222.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail
Pro Tip / Discount
Residents aged 65 or older who are the head of household may qualify for a 10% senior discount on their residential trash service.
Blue or Black (Consult local guidance) Bin (Trash)
Lid must be closed completely; no loose items outside the container.
Accepted Items
- ✓Non-recyclable paper
- ✓Diapers
- ✓Pet waste
- ✓Hoses
- ✓Plastic toys
- ✓Polystyrene (Styrofoam)
Blue or Green Bin (Recycling)
Items must be clean, dry, and loose (do not bag recyclables).
Accepted Items
- ✓Aluminum cans
- ✓Cardboard (flattened)
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Newspaper
- ✓Plastic bottles (#1-#7)
- ✓Tin cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Hazardous waste
- ✕Plastic bags or film
- ✕Food-soiled paper
- ✕Electronics
- ✕Batteries
Yard Waste Bin
Organic materials should be free of dirt and rocks; branches must be small enough to fit inside the cart with the lid closed.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Tree prunings
- ✓Weeds
- ✓Small branches
- ✓Dead plants
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
2 times per calendar year
Placement
Items must be placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on the scheduled pickup day.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Appliances (no refrigerant)
- ✓ Large boxes
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Construction debris
- ✕ Car parts
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Electronics
Additional pickups beyond the annual allowance may incur fees. Contact Burrtec to schedule and confirm requirements.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a holiday falls on a weekday, collection for the remainder of the week will be delayed by one day. No delays occur if the holiday falls on a weekend.
Yard Waste Exception
Standard rules apply; organic collection follows the same holiday shift as trash and recycling.
Ensure carts are curbside by 6:00 a.m. on the delayed collection day.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter / Holiday
December - JanuaryAfter the holidays, Burrtec provides free Christmas tree collection for approximately three weeks. Remove all lights, tinsel, and stands; trees over 6 feet should be cut in half.
Spring Cleaning
March - MayAs temperatures rise and yard growth accelerates, ensure your organic waste bin is not overfilled. Overloaded bins with open lids are often skipped by automated trucks to prevent spills.
Local Tips & Community Info
San Bernardino's Curbside Collection Protocol
Homeowners and renters across San Bernardino rely on Burrtec Waste Industries for their weekly neighborhood sanitation needs. Keeping the city streets orderly requires residents to follow strict placement guidelines. You must roll your three assigned carts to the edge of the street no later than 6:00 a.m. on your specific service day. Ensure the containers are positioned side-by-side with at least three feet of clearance from each other, utility poles, and parked vehicles. Once Burrtec's automated trucks have cleared the bins, local municipal codes require you to return them to a secure location on your property by the end of the day.
Tackling Food Waste and Organics
California's aggressive environmental legislation, SB 1383, is actively enforced throughout San Bernardino to curb greenhouse gas emissions. This means the green yard waste bin has a dual purpose. Alongside your grass clippings and tree branches, you are legally obligated to deposit all household food scraps into the green cart. Items like coffee filters, meat trimmings, eggshells, and stale bread must bypass the landfill. To prevent severe contamination at the regional composting facility, never wrap your organic kitchen scraps in standard plastic grocery bags before tossing them out.
Recycling Right with the Blue Bin
Contamination is a major hurdle for San Bernardino's recycling efforts, making proper sorting essential. The blue cart is engineered exclusively for clean, loose materials. Focus on tossing in flattened cardboard boxes, rinsed aluminum cans, glass bottles, and firm plastic jugs. Burrtec urges residents to avoid 'wish-cycling'—the act of putting questionable items into the blue bin hoping they are recyclable. Garden hoses, plastic films, and tangled cords are strictly prohibited because they jam the sorting machinery, which can lead to expensive fines for the community.
Free Bulky Waste Removal Services
You do not need to let old couches or broken refrigerators clutter your garage. San Bernardino provides a highly valuable bulky item pickup service for single-family residential accounts. Rather than driving to the landfill, you can arrange for Burrtec to collect oversized goods directly from your curb. Residents can request up to four free large-item collections per calendar year, with a limit of five items per appointment. You must dial Burrtec's customer service desk at (909) 804-4222 in advance to schedule the pickup; leaving junk on the sidewalk unannounced is classified as illegal dumping.
Safe Disposal at the HHW Collection Center
Chemicals, paints, and electronics present massive fire hazards if tossed into standard trash trucks. Fortunately, the San Bernardino County Fire Department operates a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection facility near the San Bernardino International Airport. Located on East 3rd Street, this drop-off center allows local residents to safely dispose of used motor oil, antifreeze, pesticides, and lithium batteries. The service is completely free for county residents, though you must transport the materials in tightly sealed, leak-proof containers to ensure safety during transit.
How Holidays Impact Your Pickup Day
The Burrtec collection fleet takes a well-deserved pause on six major federal holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Whenever one of these recognized dates falls on a weekday, all neighborhood routes scheduled for that day and the remainder of the week are delayed by 24 hours. For example, a Wednesday holiday pushes Wednesday collections to Thursday, and Friday collections to Saturday. If the holiday lands on a weekend, your standard weekday schedule remains entirely untouched.
Drop-off Facilities
Burrtec Waste Industries
13373 Napa Street, Fontana, CA 92335
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I schedule my two free bulky item pickups?
You must contact Burrtec Waste Industries at (909) 804-4222 at least 48 hours prior to your regular collection day to arrange the pickup.
Can I put extra trash bags next to my bin?
Generally, no. All waste must be inside your container with the lid closed. However, you can request an 'Extra Service Pickup' for excess items through Burrtec.
What should I do if my trash was missed?
Verify that your bins were out by 6:00 a.m. and properly placed. If you were compliant, contact Burrtec at (909) 804-4222 to report the missed service.
Where can I dispose of hazardous household waste?
Hazardous waste such as paint, oil, and chemicals should be taken to the San Bernardino County Collection Center at 2824 East 'W' Street, Building 302, San Bernardino, CA.