Fontana Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Place barrels at the curb on your scheduled service day. Please do not place containers out on normal days when a holiday delays pickup.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 24Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Place barrels at the curb on your scheduled service day. Please do not place containers out on normal days when a holiday delays pickup. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Burrtec provides curbside bulky item pick-up and electronic waste collection for Fontana residents | Up to 4 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Place yard trimmings and bagged food waste into green waste barrels for SB 1383 organics diversion compliance. |
Trash container requirements
- Use standard Burrtec automated residential trash carts
- Ensure lids are fully closed with no overflowing trash
- Keep barrels at least 3 feet away from walls and vehicles
Fontana recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Aluminum and Tin Cans
- Plastic Bottles and Containers #1 through #7
- Glass Jars and Bottles
- Cardboard and Paper Bags
- Newspaper and Office Paper
Prohibited items
- Plastic Bags and Film Wrap
- Styrofoam Packaging
- Hazardous Chemicals and Electronics
- Food Soiled Paper
Fontana bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Burrtec provides curbside bulky item pick-up and electronic waste collection for Fontana residents |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 4 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | 909-822-9739 |
Fontana holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Fontana, CA
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Weekend Holiday | Holiday falls on a weekend. Regular weekday curbside routes are unchanged. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
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DPW & sanitation contact
Burrtec Waste Industries (City of Fontana franchise) · contractor
Phone: 909-822-9739
9820 Cherry AvenueFontana, CA 92335
These collection rules cover Zone Residential Franchise Collection Districts (Monday through Friday).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Fontana, CA?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place barrels at the curb on your scheduled service day. Please do not place containers out on normal days when a holiday delays pickup.. These rules apply to Zone Residential Franchise Collection Districts (Monday through Friday).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Fontana?
As of 2026-09-24: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Residential Franchise Collection Districts (Monday through Friday).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Fontana?
Burrtec provides curbside bulky item pick-up and electronic waste collection for Fontana residents The listed limit is 4 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 909-822-9739 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Residential Franchise Collection Districts (Monday through Friday).
What items are accepted for recycling in Fontana?
The listed accepted materials are Aluminum and Tin Cans, Plastic Bottles and Containers #1 through #7, Glass Jars and Bottles, Cardboard and Paper Bags, Newspaper and Office Paper. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic Bags and Film Wrap, Styrofoam Packaging, Hazardous Chemicals and Electronics, Food Soiled Paper. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Residential Franchise Collection Districts (Monday through Friday).