Black or Tan Bin (Trash)
All non-recyclable and non-hazardous waste must fit inside the cart with the lid closed. Place barrels curbside by 6:00 a.m. on collection day, with handles facing the house and spaced one foot apart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Diapers and pet waste
- ✓Sanitary wipes (do not flush)
- ✓Styrofoam and plastic wrap
- ✓Broken ceramics and mirrors
- ✓Hoses and plastic toys
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Items must be rinsed out and tossed loosely into the blue barrel. Never bag your recyclables, as bags tangle the sorting equipment.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean cardboard and paper
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Plastics #1 through #7 (empty)
- ✓Junk mail and catalogs
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags or film wrap
- ✕Food-soiled paper or pizza boxes
- ✕Bubble wrap
- ✕Electronic waste
Yard Waste Bin
Yard trimmings must remain loose. However, all food waste and food-soiled paper must be enclosed in a tied bag (plastic or paper) before being placed in the green cart alongside the yard waste.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings and weeds
- ✓Leaves and small unpainted wood branches
- ✓Bagged food scraps (meat, bones, dairy, bread)
- ✓Bagged food-soiled paper
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
4 free pick-ups per calendar year.
Placement
Place approved items at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled pickup day. Ensure they are clear of vehicles and mailboxes.
Accepted
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Furniture (couches, desks, chairs)
- ✓ Large appliances (doors and hinges must be removed)
- ✓ Electronic waste (televisions, computer monitors)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Household hazardous waste (paint, oil, cleaners)
- ✕ Explosives or radioactive materials
- ✕ Car batteries and tires
- ✕ Construction demolition debris
The program is free for residential accounts as long as you do not exceed the four requests or five-item limits per year.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If an observed holiday falls on a weekday, collection services will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Green waste and recycling carts follow the exact same holiday delay schedule as standard trash.
If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there is no service interruption and your regular pickup schedule remains unchanged.
Observed Holidays
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Bag Food Scraps, Leave Yard Waste Loose
Yucaipa has a specific organics rule: you must bag and tie your food scraps (using any type of bag) before throwing them in the green barrel, but all grass, leaves, and twigs must be thrown in loose.
Keep Plastic Bags Out of the Blue Bin
While you use plastic bags for your food waste in the green bin, they are strictly prohibited in the blue recycling bin. Drop off plastic grocery bags at local supermarkets instead.
No Wipes Down the Pipes
Sanitary and cleaning wipes are not flushable, nor are they recyclable. Even if a package says 'flushable,' always throw wipes and soiled paper towels directly into the black trash barrel.
Seasonal Information
Winter
December - JanuaryBeginning December 26th and continuing for approximately two weeks, Burrtec provides free curbside Christmas tree collection. Trees taller than 6 feet must be cut in half, and flocked trees will be collected as trash rather than compost.
Spring
March - MayFor major spring cleaning or home renovation projects, residents who need more capacity than the 4 free bulky pickups can contact Burrtec to rent a temporary 3-cubic-yard rent-a-bin for a nominal fee.
Autumn
September - NovemberDuring heavy fall trimming, if you have extra yard waste that won't fit in the green cart, you may tie it into bundles. Bundles must not exceed 4 feet in length, 2 feet in diameter, and 65 pounds.
About Yucaipa Waste Management
Tax Roll Billing for Seamless Refuse Service
In the City of Yucaipa, single-family residential trash, recycling, and green waste services are billed directly through your annual San Bernardino County property tax bill. This streamlined tax-roll billing system eliminates delinquent service fees, drastically reduces paper waste from monthly invoices, and ensures uninterrupted neighborhood collections. Low-volume households can even lower their annual assessment by requesting a smaller 15-gallon refuse barrel.
Unique SB 1383 Compliance: Bag Your Food Waste
To combat greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with California Senate Bill 1383, Yucaipa residents must recycle organic food waste. However, Burrtec has a highly specific local rule: all food scraps and food-soiled paper must be securely tied inside a bag (plastic or paper, not necessarily compostable) before being tossed into the green organics barrel. Regular yard trimmings and grass should remain loose in the same bin.
Accessibility with the Elderly & Disabled Pull-Out Service
Recognizing that moving heavy 90-gallon carts can be challenging for some, Burrtec offers a specialized 'Pull-Out Service' completely free of charge for eligible elderly or disabled residents. If approved, drivers will safely retrieve the barrels from your property and return them after emptying, ensuring equal access to sanitation services for all Yucaipa citizens.
Four Annual Bulky Item Cleanups
Keeping Yucaipa beautiful is easy with the city's generous bulky waste program. Every residential household is entitled to four free curbside bulky item collections per calendar year (typically scheduled during the second week of February, May, August, and November). Whether it's an old mattress, a broken appliance, or e-waste like a television, you can discard up to five massive items per pickup.
Free Compost and Community Shred Events
Yucaipa actively promotes a circular economy and secure waste disposal. The city regularly hosts free Community Shred Events at the Yucaipa Community Center, allowing residents to safely destroy up to four boxes of confidential documents. Furthermore, free compost generated from the city's organic recycling efforts is available year-round for residents to collect across from the local Equestrian Center.
Drop-off Facilities
Redlands City Yard HHW Collection Center
1270 W. Park Ave (Enter from Kansas St), Redlands, CA 92373
Materials Accepted
San Bernardino Int'l Airport HHW Collection Center
2824 W Street, Bldg. 302, San Bernardino, CA 92408
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How is my trash service billed in Yucaipa?
For single-family residential accounts, standard refuse, recycling, and green waste services are billed directly on your annual property tax roll. You will not receive a separate monthly invoice from Burrtec unless you order extra services or bins.
What are the rules for recycling food waste in Yucaipa?
To comply with SB 1383, you must put food scraps (like meat, bones, and vegetables) in your green organics barrel. However, Burrtec uniquely requires that all food waste be securely tied in a plastic or paper bag before throwing it in the green cart, while yard trimmings should stay loose.
How do I dispose of old TVs and appliances?
Burrtec offers four free bulky item pickups per calendar year (typically scheduled in February, May, August, and November). You can place up to five items out, including appliances and e-waste, but you must call customer service in advance at (909) 797-9125 to schedule the pickup.
What if I can't wheel my cart to the curb due to a disability?
Burrtec provides a free 'Pull-Out Service' for elderly or disabled residents in Yucaipa. Once approved, Burrtec staff will come onto your property to retrieve and empty your barrels at no extra cost to ensure accessible service.