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San Bernardino, CA trash pickup schedule

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

Population 222,044 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.

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Quick answer

Who collectsA private hauler under city contract: Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. Exclusive franchise: Burrtec provides trash, recycling and organics collection, bulky item pickups, street sweeping and community dump days for all residents and businesses (service is mandatory). City contact: Public Works, 201 North E Street, 909-998-2400. Franchise agreement (2016) extended by the Third Amendment (July 3, 2024) to March 31, 2031.116
How oftenTrash weekly (trash, recycling and organics carts all collected once a week on the same day, Monday-Friday), recycling weekly, same day as trash, yard waste weekly, same day as trash (green organics cart)15
Set outCarts out by 6:00 a.m. on your service day, at the street/curb or near the corner of the driveway, handles facing the home, 1 ft apart and 3 ft from fences, mailboxes or vehicles. Late set-out fee $34.80 (2026 rate exhibit).14
Your pickup dayApp: City Waste Mobile App (Recollect Systems) - named on the city's Residential Programs page; no download link or app-store name is given on any official page2
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: 1 listed (hours and fees).

San Bernardino holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s ruleNo collection on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. When the holiday falls on a weekday, collection for the holiday and the rest of that week is delayed one day (Friday routes are collected Saturday). No delay when the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.81315
Official noticeburrtec.com13

No dated list of holidays is published for San Bernardino; 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 News Winter 2025 - City of San Bernardino residents, Burrtec - San Bernardino (City) service page, Exclusive Franchise Agreement with Burrtec (2016) Last checked Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in San Bernardino

How it worksOn-call pickup: call or book online11013
How to requestCall Burrtec customer service (909) 804-4222 to schedule; Burrtec asks for one week's notice before your collection day (franchise agreement minimum: 48 hours). Items are collected on your next regular service day and must be within 2 feet of the curb.1015
LimitsUp to two free curbside bulky collections per year (newsletter: per 12-month period; agreement: per calendar year), five items per collection (e.g. a TV, couch or water heater); automobile tires limited to two per request. The newsletter says e-waste is included.1015
FeesFree within the limits; collections beyond two per year or more than five items are charged at Burrtec's Special Collection rate (amount not published on the city rate pages).1015
Not acceptedNot published by the city (official page)

Sources: Integrated Solid Waste Management Division, Burrtec News Winter 2024 - City of San Bernardino residents, Burrtec - San Bernardino (City) service page, Exclusive Franchise Agreement with Burrtec (2016) Last checked Report a change

Recycling in San Bernardino

Pickupweekly, same day as trash15
Typesingle-stream2
Glassaccepted in cart2
Plastics#1-#7 plastics2

Accepted

  • Aluminum cans, #1-#7 plastics, glass bottles and jars, catalogs2
  • Unsoiled cardboard, computer paper, envelopes, newspaper, paper products, junk mail, tissue boxes, wrapping paper2
  • Empty aerosol cans, tin cans, plastic milk jugs, laundry bottles, phone books, paper tubes9

Not accepted

  • Styrofoam, soiled paper, furniture, electronic waste, diapers, dishware, bubble wrap2
  • Batteries, carpet, mirrors, plastic bags or wrap, plastic toys, stuffed animals, wax paper2

Sources: Residential Programs (Black/Blue/Green bin), Burrtec News Winter 2026 - City of San Bernardino residents, Exclusive Franchise Agreement with Burrtec (2016) Last checked Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickupYes2
Seasonyear-round (weekly cart service; no seasonal limits stated)15
How oftenweekly, same day as trash (green organics cart)15
RulesGreen organics bin: dead plants, flowers, grass clippings, leaves, palm fronds, twigs, branches, weeds, untreated wood, food-soiled paper (pizza boxes, fast-food paper bags). Not: cactus, concrete, dirt, rocks, e-waste, hazardous waste, liquids, pet waste, plastic.2
Food scrapsYes, bagged food waste goes in the green organics bin2
Christmas treesCurbside with the green organics collection from the first workday after Dec 25 through the end of the second collection week in January (standing franchise-agreement rule; no dated 2026-27 notice found). Remove stands and decorations; flocked or tinsel-covered trees may be landfilled; trees over 6 ft must be cut in half. Burrtec's San Bernardino (City) page lists Christmas Tree Recycling as a program.1315
Leaf collectionNot published by the city (official page)
Cleanup events
  • Community Dump Days 2026 (free, 8-11 a.m., Saturdays, city residents with proof of residency): Jan 31 Blair Park; Feb 28 Anne Shirrells Park; Mar 28 Perris Hill Park; Apr 25 San Manuel Stadium (shred truck, mulch giveaway); May 16 Little League Park; Jun 27 Blair Park; Jul 25 Perris Hill Park (shred truck, mulch); Aug 29 Blair Park; Sep 26 San Manuel Stadium; Oct 31 Perris Hill Park; Nov 21 Little League Regional Park. Appliances, mattresses, tires (max 5), broken furniture, tree limbs, e-waste accepted; no hazardous or construction materials, no commercial vehicles.5
  • Next: Saturday, November 21, 2026, 8-11 a.m., Little League Park, 6707 Little League Dr; free for all residents6

Sources: Residential Programs (Black/Blue/Green bin), 2026 City of San Bernardino Dump Day Schedule (PDF), San Bernardino Community Dump Day @ Little League Park (No…, Burrtec - San Bernardino (City) service page, Exclusive Franchise Agreement with Burrtec (2016) Last checked Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

San Bernardino County HHW Collection Center (S.B. International Airport)

TypeHousehold hazardous waste
Run bycounty (San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, Household Hazardous Waste program)
Address2824 East W Street, Bldg. 302, San Bernardino, CA 92408 · Map4
HoursMon-Fri 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed on county holidays (call 909-382-5401 or 1-800-645-9228 to verify)4
FeesNot published by the city (official page)
Who can use itSan Bernardino County residents only (bring ID). Limits: 15 gallons or 125 lbs per trip, containers 5 gallons max. Sharps and e-waste accepted. Free reuse store on site (Mon-Fri 1-3:30 p.m.).4

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

Sources: Household Hazardous Waste, HHW Collection Facilities, HHW Collection Facility Locations brochure 2025 (PDF) Last checked Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup formCall Burrtec customer service (909) 804-42221
PhoneBurrtec customer service (909) 804-4222, Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., [email protected]1
311SB Access Online / Virtual City Hall (report a waste or street sweeping concern): sanbernardino.gov1
Official websitesanbernardino.gov1
Public works phoneCity Public Works Department, 201 North E Street, 2nd Floor; 909-998-2400 (Mon-Thu 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fri 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)1

Sources: Integrated Solid Waste Management Division Last checked Report a change

Nearby cities

Other cities served by Burrtec Waste Industries

All California cities: California trash pickup schedules.

San Bernardino trash pickup FAQ

How do I get rid of bulky items in San Bernardino?

On-call pickup: call or book online. Call Burrtec customer service (909) 804-4222 to schedule; Burrtec asks for one week's notice before your collection day (franchise agreement minimum: 48 hours). Items are collected on your next regular service day and must be within 2 feet of the curb. Fees: Free within the limits; collections beyond two per year or more than five items are charged at Burrtec's Special Collection rate (amount not published on the city rate pages).

Does San Bernardino recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in San Bernardino?

Use the city’s online form (Call Burrtec customer service (909) 804-4222) or call Burrtec customer service (909) 804-4222, Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., [email protected].

Sources

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    Integrated Solid Waste Management DivisionCity · sanbernardino.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Residential Programs (Black/Blue/Green bin)City · sanbernardino.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Solid Waste RatesCity · sanbernardino.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Household Hazardous WasteCity · sanbernardino.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    2026 City of San Bernardino Dump Day Schedule (PDF)City · sanbernardino.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    San Bernardino Community Dump Day @ Little League Park (Nov 21, 2026)City · sanbernardino.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    City calendar - Public Works (Community Dump Days)City · sanbernardino.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Burrtec News Winter 2025 - City of San Bernardino residentsContracted hauler · burrtec.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Burrtec News Winter 2026 - City of San Bernardino residentsContracted hauler · burrtec.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Burrtec News Winter 2024 - City of San Bernardino residentsContracted hauler · burrtec.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Environmental ProgramsCity · sanbernardino.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    City of San Bernardino Refuse Rates 2026-2027 (Burrtec rate exhibit, PDF)City · sanbernardino.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Burrtec - San Bernardino (City) service pageContracted hauler · burrtec.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Burrtec News Fall 2026 - City of San Bernardino residents (PDF)Contracted hauler · burrtec.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Exclusive Franchise Agreement with Burrtec (2016)City · sanbernardino.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Third Amendment to the Burrtec Exclusive Franchise Agreement (2024)City · sanbernardino.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    SB Access Online / Virtual City HallCity · sanbernardino.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    HHW Collection FacilitiesCounty · sbcfire.org · checked October 30, 2026
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    HHW Collection Facility Locations brochure 2025 (PDF)County · sbcfire.org · checked October 30, 2026

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