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Ontario Bulk Trash Pickup Rules

Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 5 items per collection. Ontario single-family residents may schedule up to four bulky item appointments per calendar year with up to five items per appointment

Ontario bulk pickup rules

Bulk waste limits and booking rules for Ontario
Collection ruleOntario single-family residents may schedule up to four bulky item appointments per calendar year with up to five items per appointment
Limit per pickup5 items
Permitted materialsNo unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out.
Advance noticeRequired before collection.
Dispatch phone909-395-2050

Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials

How to throw away a mattress in Ontario

Follow the listed bulk rule: Ontario single-family residents may schedule up to four bulky item appointments per calendar year with up to five items per appointment

Special disposal mandates

Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup.

Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: The sticker requirement has not been verified. Confirm the appliance procedure with dispatch.

Local disposal alternatives in San Bernardino County

For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.

The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.

DPW & sanitation contact

City of Ontario Public Works Integrated Waste Department · municipal dpw

Phone: 909-395-2050

1425 South Bon View Avenue
Ontario, CA 91761
Visit Official Ontario Sanitation Portal Official municipality portal at ontarioca.gov

These collection rules cover Zone Municipal Residential Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).

Trash & recycling questions

What days is trash collected in Ontario, CA?

Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place collection containers curbside by 6 a.m. on your designated service day.. These rules apply to Zone Municipal Residential Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).

Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Ontario?

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 Municipal Residential Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Ontario?

Ontario single-family residents may schedule up to four bulky item appointments per calendar year with up to five items per appointment The listed limit is 5 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 909-395-2050 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Municipal Residential Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).

What items are accepted for recycling in Ontario?

The listed accepted materials are Cardboard and Paperboard Packaging, Newspapers, Mail, and Magazines, Glass Food and Beverage Containers, Metal and Aluminum Cans, Plastic Containers #1 through #7. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic Grocery Bags and Shrink Wrap, Styrofoam Foam Containers, Hazardous Household Waste, Electronic Devices. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Municipal Residential Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).