Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Upland
Trash Day
Collection runs Monday through Friday depending on your neighborhood zone.
Recycling
Collected once per week on the same day as trash (blue barrel).
Yard Waste
Collected once per week on the same day as trash (green barrel).
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential trash service is managed and billed directly by Burrtec Waste Industries on a bi-monthly cycle, separate from city water and sewer billing.
Billing Cycle
Bi-Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Mail, Phone
Black Bin (Trash)
All regular refuse that cannot be recycled or composted goes here. Place at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled day and remove from the street by nighttime.
Accepted Items
- ✓Diapers
- ✓Dishware
- ✓Plastic bags or wrap
- ✓Pet waste
- ✓Cactus
- ✓Soiled paper products
- ✓Plastic toys
- ✓Hoses
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Ensure all recyclable containers are empty and dry. Do not bag your recyclables; keep them loose in the blue barrel.
Accepted Items
- ✓Empty aerosol cans
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Cardboard and cartons
- ✓Glass bottles & jars
- ✓Clean paper products and junk mail
- ✓#1 - #7 Plastics
- ✓Styrofoam
Do NOT Include
- ✕Bubble wrap
- ✕Carpet
- ✕Clothing
- ✕Diapers
- ✕Electronic waste
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Wax paper
Yard Waste Bin
Unlike regular yard waste which is placed loosely in the bin, all food waste and food-soiled paper MUST be sealed in a tied plastic bag before being placed in the green barrel.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged food waste
- ✓Bagged food-soiled paper
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Weeds
- ✓Small branches and prunings
- ✓Dead plants
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Up to four (4) times per rolling calendar year.
Placement
Place bulky items at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your regularly scheduled collection day, ensuring they are clear of vehicles and your standard bins.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Appliances
- ✓ Electronic waste
- ✓ Items too large to fit in the black trash barrel
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Liquids
- ✕ Business waste
- ✕ Dirt or concrete
This service is completely free for residential barrel customers. Multi-family unit customers with dumpster service must contact their property management for pickup details.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When a major observed holiday falls on a weekday, collection services will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Organics and yard waste collections are subject to the same standard holiday delay as trash and recycling.
If the holiday actually falls on a Saturday or Sunday, your regular weekday collection schedule will not be affected at all.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December - JanuaryCurbside Christmas tree pickup runs during the first two weeks of the New Year. Burrtec will collect bare trees at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your normal collection day. Flocked trees are also accepted. Trees taller than 6 feet must be cut in half.
Autumn/Winter
October - FebruaryUpland frequently experiences strong Santa Ana winds. On incredibly windy nights, wait until the morning of your collection to roll out your bins, or ensure the lids are firmly secured to prevent debris from blowing into the streets.
Summer
July - SeptemberDuring extreme heat waves where temperatures reach 100 degrees or above, the Upland City Yard HHW center will temporarily close for the safety of the staff and public. Verify the weather before planning a Saturday drop-off.
Local Tips & Community Info
Sanitation Services Courtesy of Burrtec
For those living in the City of Gracious Living, municipal solid waste management is proudly handled by Burrtec Waste Industries. As Upland's contracted franchise hauler, Burrtec ensures that local neighborhoods remain beautiful and environmentally compliant. On your scheduled trash day, your household carts must be rolled out to the curb prior to 6:00 a.m. Ensure that the cart wheels are placed against the gutter and that there is a minimum gap of two feet between each container. Because Burrtec utilizes automated collection trucks, you must also keep the bins at least three feet away from parked automobiles, basketball hoops, and standard mailboxes to prevent any property damage.
Decoding Upland's Three-Cart Sorting Mandate
Upland residents play a crucial role in reducing landfill dependency by properly dividing their waste into three distinct carts. Your black barrel is intended solely for general refuse and non-recyclable garbage, such as snack wrappers, heavily soiled pizza boxes, and pet waste. The blue cart is designed for single-stream recycling; this is where you should toss your clean paper, flattened cardboard, glass jars, and plastic containers. Finally, the green cart caters exclusively to organics. To comply with California's composting legislation, you must place all yard trimmings, grass clippings, and food scraps right into this green bin. Never pack your recyclables or organics inside plastic bags, as this completely ruins the sorting process.
Coordinating Bulky Item Collections
Replacing an old mattress or throwing away a broken washing machine does not require an expensive trip to the local dump. Burrtec provides Upland households with incredibly convenient curbside bulky item pickups throughout the year. You can schedule these special extractions for large furniture, bundled yard waste that exceeds your green cart's capacity, and major household appliances. Simply dialing Burrtec's customer service center allows you to reserve a spot on their route sheet. Please remember that abandoning oversized junk on your sidewalk without a confirmed appointment is considered illegal dumping and will lead to strict municipal fines.
Holiday Service Shifts and Delays
A handful of major federal holidays will temporarily alter your weekly sanitation routine. Burrtec's collection crews take off for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If any of these recognized holidays happens to fall on a standard weekday, all trash, recycling, and green waste routes for the remainder of that week will be delayed by exactly one day. For instance, a Tuesday holiday means Tuesday customers will see their carts emptied on Wednesday. Normal collection rhythms automatically reset on the following Monday.
Safe Disposal of Toxics and E-Waste
Items categorized as Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) pose a massive fire and environmental risk and must never be tossed into any Burrtec cart. This includes partially full paint cans, automotive fluids, chemical fertilizers, and lithium-ion batteries. Fortunately, Upland locals have access to specialized HHW drop-off facilities operated by San Bernardino County. Residents are heavily encouraged to gather their toxic chemicals and old electronics, such as obsolete computer monitors, and transport them to a designated county collection center where they will be neutralized and recycled safely at no direct cost to the consumer.
Drop-off Facilities
Upland City Yard HHW Collection Center
1370 N Benson Ave, Upland, CA 91786
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I correctly dispose of food scraps in Upland?
Unlike other cities that accept loose organics, Upland requires residents to bag and tie their food waste in a plastic-lined bag before placing it inside the green yard waste barrel. You can use standard plastic grocery or bread bags for this.
What do I do if my Burrtec barrel is damaged or missing?
If your black, blue, or green barrel is cracked, missing a lid, or completely lost, you can request a free barrel replacement by calling Burrtec Customer Service directly at (909) 949-0500.
Can I put Styrofoam in my blue recycling bin in Upland?
Yes, according to Burrtec's specific recycling guidelines for Upland, clean Styrofoam is accepted in the blue recycling barrel, along with cardboard, glass jars, and plastic containers #1-#7.
Where can I take my old paint and pool chemicals?
Upland residents can drop off household hazardous waste, including paint, pool chemicals, and used motor oil, at the Upland City Yard located at 1370 N. Benson Ave. It is open every Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., weather permitting.