4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 8 cities in San Bernardino County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Solid waste collection in unincorporated San Bernardino County is provided by franchised haulers. Weekly curbside pickup includes trash, recycling, and green waste per SB 1383 organics rules.
Cal. SB 1383 (2016) — Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (Organic Waste Recycling)
It is the intent of the Legislature to support the adoption of policies that improve organics recycling and innovative, cost effective, and environmentally beneficial uses of biomethane derived from solid waste facilities. [...] SEC. 2. Section 39730.5 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read: 39730.5. (a) No later than January 1, 2018, the state board shall approve and begin implementin...
San Bernardino County carts must be placed at the curb no earlier than 6 PM the evening before collection and removed by 8 PM on collection day. Store out of public view between pickups.
San Bernardino County franchised haulers include 2-4 bulky pickups per year for furniture and appliances. Residents can self-haul to Mid-Valley, San Timoteo, or Victorville Landfill.
San Bernardino County residents must separate recyclables under CA AB 341 and AB 1826. SB 1383 requires all residents and businesses to participate in organic waste recycling since 2022.
California SB 1383 (Lara, 2016) Short-Lived Climate Pollutants Reduction
Fight Climate Change by Recycling Organic Waste 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. SB 1383 Regulations The Office of Administrative Law approved SB 1383 regulations. Final Regulati...
8 cities in San Bernardino County have their own trash & recycling rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
4 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
4 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
4 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
4 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
4 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
6 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
6 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
6 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
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