Yard Waste Collection: Ontario vs Rialto
How do yard waste collection rules compare between Ontario, CA and Rialto, CA?
Ontario, CA
San Bernardino County
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Rialto, CA
San Bernardino County
Rialto's green organics cart accepts bagged food waste, grass clippings, leaves, branches under 6 inches in diameter, prunings, twigs, weeds, palm fronds, and horse manure. California SB 1383 (effective 2022, residential rollout summer 2023) makes organics diversion mandatory statewide.
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| Fact | Ontario | Rialto |
|---|---|---|
| State mandate | - | SB 1383 — organics diversion (14 CCR §18984+) |
| Accepted | - | Bagged food, grass, leaves, branches <6 in |
| Prohibited | - | Branches >6 in, cactus, pet waste |
| Bundle limits | - | ≤18 in diameter × 4 ft long |
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Ontario FAQ
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Rialto FAQ
Can I put food scraps in my green cart?
Yes — Rialto's Trash & Recycling Service Rules accept bagged food waste in the green organics cart, consistent with SB 1383's statewide organics-diversion mandate.
What about big tree branches?
Branches up to 6 inches diameter go in the green cart. Larger branches must be bundled (≤18 in diameter, 4 ft long) and set beside the cart, or scheduled as a bulky pickup.
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