Trash & Recycling in Redlands, CA (2026)
5 verified trash & recycling rules for Redlands, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pickup Rules & Schedules
The City of Redlands collects trash, recycling, and organics weekly through its own municipal Solid Waste Division. Carts must be at the curb before 6:00 a.m. on the collection day, with pickup between 6:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Missed collections must be reported within 24 hours.
Redlands Trash Pickup Rules
Some RestrictionsBin Placement Rules
Redlands requires all carts curbside before 6:00 a.m. on collection day, placed at least 3 feet from any obstacle such as a parked car or fence and at least 1 foot from other containers. Carts must be removed from the street no later than 10:00 p.m. on the day of service.
Redlands Cart Placement Rules
Some RestrictionsBulk Item Disposal
The City of Redlands offers single-family customers two free bulky item pickups per year, up to three items each. Schedule on the first business day of the month (first 30 requests). Paid special hauls cost $56.65 for the first item and $28.32 per additional item.
Redlands Bulky Item Pickup
Few RestrictionsRecycling Requirements
Redlands requires source separation of recyclables into the blue cart, collected by the city's municipal Solid Waste Division. Under SB 1383 and RMC Chapters 13.64/13.67, residents, multi-family tenants, and businesses must keep recyclables out of the trash. Contamination is prohibited.
Redlands Recycling Requirements
Some RestrictionsMandatory Organics Recycling
Beginning April 1, 2024, all food waste in Redlands must go in the green (organics) cart. Under SB 1383 and RMC Chapters 13.64/13.67 (Ordinance No. 2987), organics collection is mandatory for all residents, multi-family tenants, and businesses. With over 70,000 residents, Redlands is not rural-exempt.
Redlands Mandatory Organics (SB 1383)
Heavy RestrictionsLooking for San Bernardino County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Redlands city rules.
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