Recycling Requirements: Ontario vs Victorville
How do recycling requirements rules compare between Ontario, CA and Victorville, CA?
Victorville has fewer restrictions than Ontario.
Ontario, CA
San Bernardino County
Ontario residents and businesses must separate recyclables and organics per California AB 341, AB 1826, and SB 1383, using blue recycling and green organics carts provided by Burrtec.
View full Ontario rules →Victorville, CA
San Bernardino County
Victorville complies with California AB 341, AB 1826, and SB 1383. All residents and businesses must separate recyclables and organic waste using the blue and green carts from Advance Disposal.
View full Victorville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Ontario | Victorville |
|---|---|---|
| Residential laws | SB 1383 organics mandate | - |
| Business law | AB 341 (4 cubic yards/week) | - |
| Multifamily | 5+ units must recycle | - |
| Organics | Food scraps go in green cart | - |
| Contact | Burrtec (909) 947-3945 | - |
| Organics mandate | - | SB 1383 |
| Commercial recycling | - | AB 341 |
| Required cart colors | - | Blue, green, gray |
| Contamination | - | May result in fees |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Ontario FAQ
What can I put in my blue recycling cart in Ontario?
Clean paper, cardboard, plastic bottles numbered 1 through 5, aluminum cans, and glass containers. Do not include plastic bags, Styrofoam, or food-soiled paper.
Does my Ontario business have to recycle?
Yes. Under AB 341, any Ontario business producing 4 or more cubic yards of trash per week, and multifamily properties with 5 or more units, must subscribe to recycling service.
Victorville FAQ
Do I have to separate food scraps?
Yes. SB 1383 requires all residents and businesses to place food scraps and food-soiled paper in the green organics cart. Mixing them into trash is prohibited.
What can go in the blue cart?
Clean paper, flattened cardboard, plastic bottles and tubs, metal cans, and glass bottles and jars. No plastic bags, food-soiled items, or electronics.
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