Trash and Recycling Collection Schedule in Redlands, California

Redlands is a city located in San Bernardino County, California. The city provides trash and recycling collection services to its residents through the Facilities & Community Services Department. Here is an overview of the trash and recycling collection schedule, services, and programs offered in Redlands.

Regular Collection Schedule

• Trash, recycling, and green waste are collected weekly on your designated collection day.

• Collection occurs anytime between 6AM and 2:30PM.

• 3 separate trucks collect trash, recycling, and green waste.

• Containers should be curbside by 6AM on collection day.

• Missed collections must be reported within 24 hours to receive a makeup collection.

Holiday Collection Schedule

Trash and recycling collection is impacted by the following holidays:

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No change in collection schedule

• Presidents’ Day – No change in collection schedule

• Memorial Day – No service on holiday, rest of week is one day later

• Independence Day – No service on holiday, rest of week is one day later

• Labor Day – No service on holiday, rest of week is one day later

• Columbus Day – No change in collection schedule

• Veterans Day – No change in collection schedule

• Thanksgiving Day – No service on holiday, rest of week is one day later

• Christmas Day – No service on holiday, rest of week is one day later

• New Year’s Day – No service on holiday, rest of week is one day later

View the full 2023 holiday collection schedule.

Trash and Recycling Cart Services

Redlands provides residents with 3 carts for trash, recycling, and green waste:

Green Cart – Yard Waste Collection

• Accepts grass clippings, leaves, flowers, weeds, branches, etc.

• Does not accept trash, dirt, lumber, rocks, palm fronds, etc.

• Contaminated carts will not be collected.

Blue Cart – Recycling Collection

• Accepts plastic bottles/jugs, cans, paper, cardboard, glass bottles/jars.

• Does not accept plastic bags, styrofoam, bubble wrap, etc.

• Recyclables should be clean, dry, and loose in the cart.

Black Cart – Trash Collection

• Accepts non-recyclable waste like plastic bags and wrap, foam containers, diapers, pet waste.

• Does not accept yard waste, recyclables, or food waste after 1/1/2022.

Food Waste Recycling

Residential food waste recycling is coming soon! Food waste will be accepted in the green yard waste cart. In the meantime, residents can participate in the 24-hour food waste drop-off program.

• Accepted items: any food scraps, rinds, shells, bones, etc.

• Place in clear plastic bags and deposit at drop-off sites.

• Drop-off locations are available 24/7 at 3 sites in Redlands.

Learn more about the food waste drop-off program.

Bulky Item Collection

• Bulky items like furniture and appliances are collected for free by request.

• 30 free bulky item pickups are available each month, first-come first-served.

• Call or visit the city’s office on the 1st business day of the month to schedule.

Learn more about bulky item pickup.

Household Hazardous Waste

Residents can properly dispose of household hazardous waste like chemicals, batteries, CFL bulbs, and sharps at designated drop-off sites:

• 500 Kansas St, Redlands on Saturdays 9AM-2PM

• San Bernardino International Airport, Monday-Friday

Learn more about HHW disposal.

Roll-Off Dumpsters

• Roll-off dumpsters can be delivered for construction, cleaning projects, etc.

• Standard rental is 7 days. Additional days incur fees.

• Dumpsters are delivered and picked up 6AM-2:30PM daily.

Learn more about roll-off dumpster rental.

Rates, Billing, and Payment

• Trash and recycling services are billed quarterly.

• Accounts can be reviewed and paid online through the city’s website.

• Rates are set per the Redlands Municipal Code and subject to annual review.

• Standard residential rates as of 10/1/2021 are:

  • Trash (35 gallon cart): $20.27

  • Recycling (65 gallon cart): $5.67

  • Green Waste (65 gallon cart): $6.82

View current rates in the Municipal Code.

Resources

• Redlands Solid Waste & Recycling Services – Department homepage

• What Can I Recycle? – Recycling guide

• Contact Solid Waste Customer Service – For questions, missed pickups, etc.

• My Waste Mobile App – For reminders, reporting issues, etc.

Redlands provides comprehensive trash and recycling services to residents along with programs that make it easy to properly dispose of waste. Use the online resources above or contact the city’s Solid Waste Department for any questions about your collection schedule, cart guidelines, or drop-off services. Following the collection schedule and recycling rules helps keep Redlands clean, green, and sustainable.