Ontario, CA trash pickup schedule

Ontario trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.

Population 187,013 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked October 30, 2026Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.

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Quick answer

Who collects	The city collects City of Ontario Public Works Integrated Waste Department collects residential refuse, recycling and green/food waste (about 30,000 single-family homes plus multi-family complexes).⁴
How often	Trash weekly, recycling weekly, same day as trash, yard waste weekly, same day as trash⁴
Set out	by 6:00 a.m. on collection day, not earlier than the evening before; remove empty carts within 24 hours⁴
Your pickup day	Zone map: content.ontarioca.gov³
Holiday	Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Delayed one day. Refuse and recycling collected one day later than the normal day for the rest of the week³

Bulk items: By appointment (details). Drop-off sites: 1 listed (hours and fees).

Ontario holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s rule	After each listed holiday, refuse and recycling collection is one day later than normal for the rest of the week; regular schedule resumes the following week. Listed holidays: New Year's Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day.³
Official notice	ontarioca.gov³

Ontario trash pickup on holidays, 2026
Holiday	Date	Pickup	What the city says
New Year's Day	Thu, Jan 1, 2026	Delayed one day	Refuse and recycling collected one day later than the normal day for the rest of the week³
Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Mon, Jan 19, 2026	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Presidents' Day	Mon, Feb 16, 2026	Delayed one day	Refuse and recycling collected one day later than the normal day for the rest of the week³
Memorial Day	Mon, May 25, 2026	Delayed one day	Refuse and recycling collected one day later than the normal day for the rest of the week³
Juneteenth	Fri, Jun 19, 2026	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Independence Day (Fourth of July)	Sat, Jul 4, 2026	Changes; see details	Listed for Saturday July 4, 2026; the page does not say how a Saturday holiday changes weekday collection³
Labor Day	Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Delayed one day	Refuse and recycling collected one day later than the normal day for the rest of the week³
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day	Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Veterans Day	Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Delayed one day	Refuse and recycling collected one day later than the normal day for the rest of the week³
Thanksgiving Day	Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Delayed one day	Refuse and recycling collected one day later than the normal day for the rest of the week³
Christmas Day	Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Delayed one day	Refuse and recycling collected one day later than the normal day for the rest of the week³

Ontario trash pickup on holidays, 2027
Holiday	Date	Pickup	What the city says
New Year's Day	Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Delayed one day	Refuse and recycling collected one day later than the normal day for the rest of the week³
Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Mon, Jan 18, 2027	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Presidents' Day	Mon, Feb 15, 2027	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Memorial Day	Mon, May 31, 2027	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Juneteenth	Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (observed)	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Independence Day (Fourth of July)	Mon, Jul 5, 2027 (observed)	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Labor Day	Mon, Sep 6, 2027	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day	Mon, Oct 11, 2027	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Veterans Day	Thu, Nov 11, 2027	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Thanksgiving Day	Thu, Nov 25, 2027	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Christmas Day	Fri, Dec 24, 2027 (observed)	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above

Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.

Sources: Collection Schedules: residential map, 2026 holiday schedu… Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Ontario

How it works	By appointment²
How to request	Call (909) 395-2050 (the Integrated Waste page also lists (909) 395-2800 and an online form form.jotform.com); apartment/condo residents go through their property or association manager²
Limits	Single-family: up to 4 appointments per calendar year; up to 5 large items per appointment²
Fees	free for residents (4 per year); businesses pay a fee¹
Accepted	Furniture & Mattresses² Appliances & Water Heaters² Green Waste (bundled or bagged)² Electronic Waste (TVs, computers & stereo equipment)² Carpet²
Not accepted	Not published by the city (official page)

Sources: Integrated Waste (City of Ontario Public Works), Bulky Item Collection (City of Ontario) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Recycling in Ontario

Pickup	weekly, same day as trash⁴
Type	single-stream (blue cart; do not bag recyclables)⁶
Glass	accepted in cart (glass bottles & jars; not window glass, mirrors or ceramic dishes)⁶
Plastics	#1-#7 plastics⁶

Accepted

Aerosol cans⁶
Aluminum cans⁶
Brochures⁶
Cardboard⁶
Cartons⁶
Catalogs⁶
Computer paper⁶
Envelopes⁶
Glass bottles & jars⁶
Junk mail⁶
Newspaper⁶
Paper products⁶
#1- #7 Plastics⁶
Tin cans⁶
Tissue boxes⁶
Wrapping paper⁶

Not accepted

Bubble wrap⁶
Carpet⁶
Ceramic dishes⁶
Clothing⁶
Diapers⁶
Electronic waste⁶
Furniture⁶
Hoses⁶
Mirrors⁶
Pet food bags⁶
Pizza boxes (soiled)⁶
Plastic toys⁶
Stuffed animals⁶
Used paper products⁶
Wax paper⁶
Window glass⁶

Programs

Roll-out (backyard) service for elderly and disabled residents⁴

Sources: Residential Recycling Services (City of Ontario), Residential Guide: What Goes Where (PDF, City of Ontario, … Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickup	yes, green cart⁴
Season	year-round (weekly with trash and recycling)⁴
How often	weekly, same day as trash⁴
Rules	Green cart: grass, leaves, prunings, flowers, twigs, small branches under 4 in. diameter and 4 ft long; do not bag green waste; not cactus, dirt, rocks, concrete, liquids, glass, metal or plastic per the What Goes Where guide⁶
Food scraps	yes, bagged food scraps in the green cart (clear bags recommended, resident supplies bags)⁴
Christmas trees	2025-26 season (last published): curbside collection Monday Jan 5 through 'Tuesday, January 16, 2026' (sic) on the regular collection day next to the carts; remove lights, ornaments, stands, no bags; after Jan 16 schedule a bulky pickup. 2026-27 dates not yet published.³
Leaf collection	Not published by the city (official page)
Cleanup events	2026 Community Cleanup drop-off events, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at 1425 S. Bon View Avenue: Feb 7, May 9, Aug 15, Nov 21, 2026 (residents only; also tires max 4, scrap metal, lumber)²

Sources: Bulky Item Collection (City of Ontario), Collection Schedules: residential map, 2026 holiday schedu…, Residential Recycling Services (City of Ontario), Residential Guide: What Goes Where (PDF, City of Ontario, … Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

City of Ontario Household Hazardous Waste Facility (with free reuse center; e-waste and sharps accepted)

Type	Household hazardous waste
Run by	The city
Address	1430 S. Cucamonga Avenue, Ontario, CA · Map¹
Hours	Friday & Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m.¹
Fees	free¹
Who can use it	Ontario residents only; businesses contact San Bernardino County (909) 382-5401; max 15 gallons, containers up to 5 gallons¹

Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.

Sources: Integrated Waste (City of Ontario Public Works), Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility (City of Ontario) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup form	Not published by the city (official page)
Phone	Integrated Waste / Ontario Public Works (909) 395-2800 (Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.)¹
311	Not published by the city (official page)
Official website	ontarioca.gov¹
Recycling hotline	(909) 395-2040⁵
Debris removal	Abandoned items on roadways/alleys: Debris Removal (909) 395-2639 or myOntario app²

Sources: Integrated Waste (City of Ontario Public Works), Bulky Item Collection (City of Ontario), Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility (City of Ontario) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Nearby cities

All California cities: California trash pickup schedules.

Ontario trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Ontario?

Trash is collected weekly. Ontario does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s zone map (content.ontarioca.gov).

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Ontario?

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: Refuse and recycling collected one day later than the normal day for the rest of the week

Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Ontario?

Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: Refuse and recycling collected one day later than the normal day for the rest of the week

Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2027 in Ontario?

New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Delayed one day: Refuse and recycling collected one day later than the normal day for the rest of the week

How do I get rid of bulky items in Ontario?

By appointment. Call (909) 395-2050 (the Integrated Waste page also lists (909) 395-2800 and an online form https://form.jotform.com/243536486917166); apartment/condo residents go through their property or association manager Fees: free for residents (4 per year); businesses pay a fee.

Does Ontario recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart (glass bottles & jars; not window glass, mirrors or ceramic dishes).

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Ontario?

call Integrated Waste / Ontario Public Works (909) 395-2800 (Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.).

Sources

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Integrated Waste (City of Ontario Public Works)City · ontarioca.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Bulky Item Collection (City of Ontario)City · ontarioca.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Collection Schedules: residential map, 2026 holiday schedule, Christmas tree collection (City of Ontario)City · ontarioca.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Residential Recycling Services (City of Ontario)City · ontarioca.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility (City of Ontario)City · ontarioca.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Residential Guide: What Goes Where (PDF, City of Ontario, 2023)City · content.ontarioca.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Integrated Waste Rate Sheet 7-1-2026 (PDF, City of Ontario)City · content.ontarioca.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Residential Collection Day Map 2026 (PDF, City of Ontario)City · content.ontarioca.gov · checked October 30, 2026

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