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Rancho Cucamonga, CA Trash & Recycling: Pickup Rules & Schedules (2026)

Light Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified April 2026

Key Facts

Exclusive hauler
Burrtec Waste Industries
Cart setout
By 6:00 AM collection day
Organic waste
Required per SB 1383
Holiday schedule
One day delay
Contact
(909) 987-3717 Burrtec

Summary

Burrtec Waste Industries is the exclusive residential hauler in Rancho Cucamonga. Weekly pickup includes trash, recycling, and green waste carts, with schedules shifted one day after observed holidays.

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Source: Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code 8.17View official code

Full Breakdown

17. Each single-family household receives three 96-gallon carts: a black cart for refuse, a blue cart for commingled recycling, and a green cart for organic and yard waste, picked up on a weekly schedule assigned by neighborhood. 050. Cart lids must close fully, and bagged overflow outside the cart is not collected. After major holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day, collection shifts forward by one day for the remainder of that week. California SB 1383 requires organic waste diversion from all residents, so food scraps must be placed in the green organics cart rather than the black refuse cart. Missed pickups should be reported to Burrtec customer service within 24 hours for same-week recovery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a private trash hauler instead of Burrtec?
No, Burrtec holds the exclusive residential franchise; alternative haulers are not permitted for household refuse.
What happens on holiday weeks?
If your service day falls on or after a major holiday, collection shifts one day later for the rest of that week.

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