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.
San Bernardino County contracts with franchised haulers — including Burrtec Waste Industries, Republic Services, and CR&R Environmental depending on service area — for solid waste collection in unincorporated communities. Service is typically weekly for residential customers with separate carts for trash (gray/black), recycling (blue), and organic/green waste (green). California Senate Bill 1383 (effective 2022) requires all jurisdictions to provide organic waste collection and divert 75% of organics from landfills by 2025. Pickup days vary by community — Big Bear, Lake Arrowhead, Yucaipa, Phelan, Apple Valley unincorporated areas, and Lucerne Valley each have assigned hauler schedules. Service is mandatory for occupied residences. The Solid Waste Management Division can be reached at (909) 386-8701. Missed pickups should be reported directly to the franchised hauler.
Illegal dumping: CA Penal Code 374.3 misdemeanor, fines up to $3,000 and 6 months jail. Failure to subscribe to mandatory service: county code citation. Contaminated recycling: hauler may refuse or charge fee.
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