Trash & Recycling in Burbank, CA (2026)
4 verified trash & recycling rules for Burbank, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pickup Rules & Schedules
Trash, recycling, and organic waste collected weekly by the city Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM-3:30 PM. Three containers provided: blue (recycling), green (organic/green waste), black (trash). SB 1383 organics recycling required. Start service by calling BWP at (818) 238-3700.
Burbank Trash Pickup Schedules & Rules
Some RestrictionsCalifornia SB 1383 (2016) — Statewide Organic Waste Reduction Targets (Health and Safety Code Sec. 39730.6)
39730.6. (a) Consistent with Section 39730.5, methane emissions reduction goals shall include the following targets to reduce the landfill disposal of organics: (1) A 50-percent reduction in the level of the statewide disposal of organic waste from the 2014 level by 2020. (2) A 75-percent reduction in the level of the statewide disposal of organic waste from the 2014 level by 2025. ... The bill...
Bin Placement Rules
Containers placed at curbside for collection. Minimum 3 ft clearance required from parked cars, trees, mailboxes, fences, and lampposts. Most alleys too narrow for automated trucks. Street-placed rolloff bins require barricades with flashers.
Burbank Trash Bin Placement Rules
Some RestrictionsBulk Item Disposal
Schedule bulky item pickup via OurBurbank 311 app or call (818) 238-3800 at least 2 business days before trash day. Standard items free; appliances with refrigerants cost $12.14 special handling fee. Auto parts and construction debris not accepted. Temporary dumpsters available for rent.
Burbank Bulk Item Disposal & Pickup
Some RestrictionsRecycling Requirements
Mandatory recycling and organics separation required under SB 1383. Blue bin for recyclables, green bin for organics/yard waste. Commercial businesses must also comply. Athens Services handles commercial waste. New requirements phased in since 2022.
Burbank Mandatory Recycling Requirements
Some RestrictionsCalifornia SB 1383 — Short-Lived Climate Pollutants / Organic Waste Recycling Mandate (CalRecycle)
To reduce methane pollution and other short-lived climate pollutants, California passed SB 1383 (Lara, 2016). The law set targets for 2025: 75% less organic waste sent to landfills. 20% of unsold, still-edible food sent to food recovery organizations. ... All jurisdictions need to provide organic waste collection services to all residents and businesses, and recycle organic waste. ... Some food...
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