Rancho Cucamonga, CA trash pickup schedule

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

Population 177,856 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked October 30, 2026Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.

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Quick answer

Who collects	A private hauler under city contract: Burrtec Waste Industries Burrtec is the City's single franchised hauler since 2007 for residential, commercial and industrial customers; service and payment are mandatory for every occupied property. Apartment, condominium and mobile home park residents use their property management for bulky disposal.¹
How often	Trash weekly, recycling weekly, yard waste weekly⁵
Set out	at the curb the night before or by 6:00 a.m. on collection day; handles facing the home; 3 ft from obstructions and 1 ft between barrels⁵
Your pickup day	Zone map: burrtec.com⁷ · Look up your day here
Holidays	The city publishes a rule, not a dated list: see the holiday rule.

Bulk items: On-call pickup: call or book online (details). Drop-off sites: 3 listed (hours and fees).

Rancho Cucamonga holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s rule	Burrtec observes New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. When one falls on a weekday, service is delayed one day for the rest of that week only (regular schedule resumes the following week). No interruption when the holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday.⁵⁸
Official notice	burrtec.com⁴

No dated list of holidays is published for Rancho Cucamonga; the holiday delay checker shows the rule above for each upcoming holiday.

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

Sources: Burrtec: Rancho Cucamonga service location page (holiday s…, Burrtec Rancho Cucamonga Residential Brochure 2026 (PDF), Burrtec News, Rancho Cucamonga residents, November 2026 (P… Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Rancho Cucamonga

How it works	On-call pickup: call or book online⁵
How to request	Call Burrtec at (909) 987-3717 at least 24 hours ahead, or use Burrtec's online Service Order Form ("Special Collection (Bulky Item Pick Up)"); set items out the night before or by 6:00 a.m. on collection day. Items include furniture, appliances (incl. refrigerators/freezers), televisions/computer monitors, mattresses, scrap metal, wood, tied & bundled tree branches. Single-family customers only; apartments/condos/mobile home parks contact property management.⁵
Limits	4 pickups per 12-month period (City page: four times per calendar year), maximum 5 items per collection⁵
Fees	free (no extra charge) for single-family residential customers¹
Not accepted	Vehicle parts, construction materials, hazardous waste¹

Sources: Residential Trash, Recycling, & Organics, Burrtec Rancho Cucamonga Residential Brochure 2026 (PDF) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Recycling in Rancho Cucamonga

Pickup	weekly⁵
Type	single-stream¹
Glass	accepted in cart (empty glass bottles & jars; not window glass, mirrors, ceramic dishes)⁵
Plastics	#1-#7⁵

Accepted

Empty cans: aerosol, aluminum, tin⁵
Plastics #1-7⁵
Empty food cartons⁵
Empty glass bottles & jars⁵
Clean paper: cardboard, envelopes, junk mail, magazines, newspaper, wrapping paper⁵

Not accepted

Plastic bags¹
Batteries, bubble wrap, carpet, ceramic dishes, clothing, diapers, electronics, fluorescent bulbs, hoses, mirrors, pet food bags, plastic bags, plastic toys, stuffed animals, window glass (Recycling Guide NO column)⁵

Programs

Empty containers and flatten boxes and cartons; do not bag recyclables¹

Sources: Residential Trash, Recycling, & Organics, Burrtec Rancho Cucamonga Residential Brochure 2026 (PDF) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickup	Yes¹
Season	year-round green barrel; excess bundled green waste beside the container is picked up on a seasonal basis¹
How often	weekly⁵
Rules	Green barrel: leaves, weeds, horse manure, grass clippings, palm fronds, branches under 6 in. diameter, bagged food waste/food-soiled paper. No cactus, dog/cat waste, branches over 6 in. Excess: bundles max 18 in. diameter x 4 ft beside the barrel. No rocks, concrete or dirt in any container.¹
Food scraps	Yes, since Sept 1, 2022: food waste and food-soiled paper sealed in a plastic bag, placed in the green barrel; free kitchen pail by request form¹
Christmas trees	2026-27 season: place tree at the curb after Christmas on your regular collection day; Burrtec collects for approximately two weeks after Christmas Day (2026 brochure: beginning December 26). Trees 6 ft and over cut in half; remove ornaments, lights, tinsel and metal stands. Flocked trees are not recycled and are collected as trash. Free Christmas-tree mulch at Burrtec MRFs mid-January to mid-February while supplies last.⁵⁸
Leaf collection	Not published by the city (official page)
Cleanup events	Free community shredding event: Sat Nov 7, 2026, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., San Bernardino County Courthouse, 8303 Haven Ave (North Parking Lot, enter off Aspen Ave); drive-thru, Rancho Cucamonga residents, max 3 boxes per vehicle⁸ Extra holiday waste: excess holiday trash/recyclables in bags beside the barrels on your collection day for approximately one week following the day after Christmas⁸ Fall 2026 compost & mulch giveaway, Sat Oct 10, 2026, Chaffey College, 5885 Haven Ave (past; residents only, up to 1 cu yd)⁶

Sources: Residential Trash, Recycling, & Organics, Burrtec Rancho Cucamonga Residential Brochure 2026 (PDF), Burrtec News, Rancho Cucamonga residents, August 2026 (PDF), Burrtec News, Rancho Cucamonga residents, November 2026 (P… Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

City of Rancho Cucamonga Household Hazardous Waste Facility

Type	Household hazardous waste
Run by	The city
Address	8794 Lion Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 · Map³
Hours	Saturdays 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., except holiday weekends; holiday closures Sept 5, 2026, Nov 28, 2026, Dec 26, 2026 and Jan 2, 2027 (an unscheduled weather closure on Oct 17, 2026 has passed; reopened Oct 24)³
Fees	free³⁵
Who can use it	San Bernardino County residents only, proof of residency required; limit 15 gallons or 125 lbs per vehicle, containers max 5 gal; no sharps or business waste³
Accepts	aerosol cans, antifreeze, paint, batteries, pesticides, brake/transmission fluid, pool chemicals, camping fuel, propane tanks, cooking oil, motor oil and filters, fertilizer, fluorescent bulbs/tubes, household cleaners, mercury thermostats/thermometers, electronics (computers, printers, phones, radios), smoke detectors, old medications³
Phone	(909) 919-2635 (Environmental Programs Info Line)

Burrtec West Valley Transfer Station/MRF

Type	Transfer station
Run by	Burrtec (hauler)
Address	13373 Napa Street, Fontana, CA 92335 · Map⁸
Hours	Mon-Fri 7am-6pm, Sat 7am-3pm, Sun 8am-3pm⁸
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)
Phone	(909) 899-0911

Burrtec Agua Mansa Transfer Station/MRF

Type	Transfer station
Run by	Burrtec (hauler)
Address	1830 Agua Mansa Road, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509 · Map⁸
Hours	Mon-Fri 7am-6pm, Sat 7am-4:30pm, Sun 8am-3pm⁸
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)
Phone	(951) 786-0544

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

Sources: Household Hazardous Waste, Burrtec Rancho Cucamonga Residential Brochure 2026 (PDF), Burrtec News, Rancho Cucamonga residents, November 2026 (P… Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup form	burrtec.com (Burrtec Service Order Form: choose "Service Issues and Resolutions", service area Rancho Cucamonga); or call Burrtec (909) 987-3717¹⁰
Phone	Burrtec Customer Service (909) 987-3717 (Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.); City Environmental Programs Info Line (909) 919-2635¹⁵
311	Not published by the city (official page)
Official website	cityofrc.us¹

Sources: Residential Trash, Recycling, & Organics, Burrtec Rancho Cucamonga Residential Brochure 2026 (PDF), Burrtec Service Order Form (Request Services) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Nearby cities

Other cities served by Burrtec Waste Industries

All California cities: California trash pickup schedules.

Rancho Cucamonga trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Rancho Cucamonga?

Trash is collected weekly. Rancho Cucamonga does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s zone map (burrtec.com).

How do I get rid of bulky items in Rancho Cucamonga?

On-call pickup: call or book online. Call Burrtec at (909) 987-3717 at least 24 hours ahead, or use Burrtec's online Service Order Form ("Special Collection (Bulky Item Pick Up)"); set items out the night before or by 6:00 a.m. on collection day. Items include furniture, appliances (incl. refrigerators/freezers), televisions/computer monitors, mattresses, scrap metal, wood, tied & bundled tree branches. Single-family customers only; apartments/condos/mobile home parks contact property management. Fees: free (no extra charge) for single-family residential customers.

Does Rancho Cucamonga recycle glass?

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

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Rancho Cucamonga?

Use the city’s online form (burrtec.com) or call Burrtec Customer Service (909) 987-3717 (Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.); City Environmental Programs Info Line (909) 919-2635.

Sources

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Residential Trash, Recycling, & OrganicsCity · cityofrc.us · checked October 30, 2026
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Environmental ProgramsCity · cityofrc.us · checked October 30, 2026
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Household Hazardous WasteCity · cityofrc.us · checked October 30, 2026
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Burrtec: Rancho Cucamonga service location page (holiday schedule, documents)Contracted hauler · burrtec.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Burrtec Rancho Cucamonga Residential Brochure 2026 (PDF)Contracted hauler · burrtec.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Burrtec News, Rancho Cucamonga residents, August 2026 (PDF)Contracted hauler · burrtec.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Burrtec: City of Rancho Cucamonga Residential Collection day map (PDF) (map printed 11/17/2016; still linked from Burrtec city page)Contracted hauler · burrtec.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Burrtec News, Rancho Cucamonga residents, November 2026 (PDF)Contracted hauler · burrtec.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Burrtec Rancho Cucamonga Residents Welcome Packet (PDF)Contracted hauler · burrtec.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Burrtec Service Order Form (Request Services)Contracted hauler · burrtec.com · checked October 30, 2026
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City of Rancho Cucamonga Enterprise GIS: TrashPickupSchedule feature layerCity · services1.arcgis.com · checked October 30, 2026

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