Apple Valley, CA Trash & Recycling: Recycling Requirements (2026)

Recycling in the Town of Apple Valley runs through the franchise hauler Burrtec's three-cart system. The blue barrel is for recyclables, which the Town lists as including aerosol cans, aluminum cans, cardboard, cartons, computer paper, envelopes, glass bottles and jars, #1 through #7 plastics and tin cans. Recyclables are collected the same day as the trash and organics carts. Beyond household recycling, the Town enforces a Construction Debris (C&D) Recycling Ordinance under Municipal Code Chapter 8.19: building permit applicants must prepare a Waste Management Plan and divert a minimum of 65% of construction debris from the project, by contracting with Burrtec for temporary construction service, self-hauling to the Victorville Landfill Diversion Program, or using an approved Construction Materials Recycling Facility. Proof of recycling (invoices, receipts and weigh tickets) must be emailed to ep@applevalley.org at least 24 hours before final inspection, and non-compliance subjects the applicant to citation and/or fine. These requirements align Apple Valley with statewide diversion goals (such as AB 939 and CALGreen), while the C&D ordinance is the Town's own local implementation. Specific accepted-materials lists and the C&D plan form are maintained by the Town and Burrtec; residents and builders should confirm current details before disposal or permit submittal.