Fontana Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Fontana recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.
A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
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
Can you recycle these items in Fontana?
Can you recycle cardboard in Fontana?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle pizza boxes in Fontana?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #1 in Fontana?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #2 in Fontana?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #3 in Fontana?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #4 in Fontana?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #5 in Fontana?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #6 in Fontana?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #7 in Fontana?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle glass in Fontana?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle aluminum in Fontana?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle shredded paper in Fontana?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
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).