Ontario trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Place by 6:00 a.m. collection day, not before evening prior; remove by evening after (Municipal Code §6-3.308). Customer Service (909) 395-2800. Verified 2026-10-15 · ontarioca.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Evening prior → by 6:00 a.m.; remove by evening after. Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Blue unbagged; green = bagged food waste + unbagged green waste (city What Goes Where). Verified 2026-10-15 · ontarioca.gov |
| Bulk | Single-family: 4 appointments/calendar year ≤5 large items/appointment — furniture, mattresses, appliances, bundled/bagged green waste, e-waste, carpet. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · ontarioca.gov |
| Hauler | City of Ontario Integrated Waste. |
| Contacts | Customer Service (909) 395-2800; Bulky (909) 395-2050; Debris (909) 395-2639. Verified 2026-10-15 · ontarioca.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Evening prior → by 6:00 a.m.; remove by evening after.
Where
Alley if usable; else curb; ≥3 ft clear if no curb/walk.
Limits
Bulky 4×/year ≤5 items.
Not allowed
Household hazardous waste/e-waste/batteries in carts (What Goes Where).
Bags
Bag trash; bag food waste for green; don't bag recyclables or loose green waste.
Source: Not yet confirmed
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · ontarioca.gov
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Presidents Day 2026 | 2026-02-16 | — |
| Memorial Day 2026 | 2026-05-25 | — |
| Independence Day 2026 | 2026-07-04 | — |
| Labor Day 2026 | 2026-09-07 | — |
| Veterans Day 2026 | 2026-11-11 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
| New Year's Day 2027 | 2027-01-01 | — |
City Collection Schedules 2026 table: New Year's Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (Sat), Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving.
Verified 2026-10-15 · ontarioca.gov
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- Trash
- City of Ontario Integrated Waste (municipal residential collection — not private franchise for single-family carts). Black trash, blue recycle, green organics/green waste. Place by 6:00 a.m. collection day, not before evening prior; remove by evening after (Municipal Code §6-3.308). Alley if usable; else curb; else right-of-way ≥3 ft from mailboxes/cars/obstructions. Customer Service (909) 395-2800.
- Recycling
- Blue unbagged; green = bagged food waste + unbagged green waste (city What Goes Where). Weekly same day as trash.
- Bulk pickup
- single-family: 4 appointments/calendar year ≤5 large items/appointment — furniture, mattresses, appliances, bundled/bagged green waste, e-waste, carpet. Schedule (909) 395-2050 (city Bulky page; Integrated Waste hub also (909) 395-2800). Also 2026 Community Cleanup drop-offs (Feb 7, May 9, Aug 15, Nov 21) at 1425 S Bon View Ave 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Abandoned right-of-way → Debris Removal (909) 395-2639 / myOntario.
- Curbside: when
- Evening prior → by 6:00 a.m.; remove by evening after.
- Curbside: where
- Alley if usable; else curb; ≥3 ft clear if no curb/walk.
- Curbside: limits
- Bulky 4×/year ≤5 items.
- Curbside: brush
- Green cart; Christmas trees Jan 5–16, 2026 (city Collection Schedules).
- Curbside: not allowed
- household hazardous waste/e-waste/batteries in carts (What Goes Where).
- Curbside: bags
- Bag trash; bag food waste for green; don't bag recyclables or loose green waste.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Blocking objects tagged; second notice may impound (§6-3.308 via city guidance).
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Presidents Day 2026 (2026-02-16): shift not yet confirmed
- Memorial Day 2026 (2026-05-25): shift not yet confirmed
- Independence Day 2026 (2026-07-04): shift not yet confirmed
- Labor Day 2026 (2026-09-07): shift not yet confirmed
- Veterans Day 2026 (2026-11-11): shift not yet confirmed
- Thanksgiving 2026 (2026-11-26): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
- New Year's Day 2027 (2027-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
City Collection Schedules 2026 table: New Year's Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (Sat), Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day 2027 — observance → collection one day later remainder of week; returns regular next week. Sat Independence Day → no weekday route shift.
- Hauler
- City of Ontario Integrated Waste
- Contacts
- Customer Service (909) 395-2800; Bulky (909) 395-2050; Debris (909) 395-2639
- Find your day
- City Integrated Waste + Collection Schedules
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: ontarioca.gov
Bulk: ontarioca.gov
Holidays: ontarioca.gov
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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