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
| Collection rule | Ontario single-family residents may schedule up to four bulky item appointments per calendar year with up to five items per appointment |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 5 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | 909-395-2050 |
Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials
Furniture
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Appliances
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Construction debris
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
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.
Ontario Integrated Waste Operations Facility
1425 S Bon View Ave, Ontario, CA 91761
City municipal operations yard for community cleanups, bulky collection, and customer service.
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 AvenueOntario, CA 91761
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).