Solid Waste Related Questions:
What is "solid waste"?
Answer: For our purposes, solid waste is discarded material generated from common residential & commercial sources. It does NOT include hazardous, medical, and universal wastes.
What does the Solid Waste Management Division (SWMD) do?
Answer: It manages the solid waste disposal system within San Bernardino County. Specifically it operates six landfills, eight transfer stations and three community collection centers. The Division also manages the solid waste handling franchise program & trash collection permit program for commercial waste haulers in the unincorporated areas of the county.
Where are these county disposal sites located and what hours are they open?
Answer: They are located throughout the county. Site information can be found here: www.sbcounty.gov/dpw/solidwaste/sites.asp
How much does it cost to dispose of solid waste at a county disposal site?
Answer: Disposal fee information can be found at: www.sbcounty.gov/dpw/solidwaste/fees.asp
What materials are not accepted at the disposal site?
Answer: A list of Unacceptable Materials can be found at: www.sbcounty.gov/dpw/solidwaste/default.asp or you can call 800-722-8004 for more information.
Which trash hauler provides service to my area of the county?
Answer: Because of its large geographic size, the county has many franchise areas. For the hauler that provides service to your area please call 909-386-8701 or go to: www.sbcounty.gov/dpw/solidwaste/hauler.asp
What is the cost of trash/recycling service provided by the hauler?
Answer: Cost varies by community and services offered, please contact the franchised hauler providing service to your area. If you have any questions or concerns regarding a franchised hauler, please call 909-386-8701.
How do I get more information regarding SWMD?
Answer: Please go to our Web Site by clicking the Solid Waste Mgmt. link above or call us at: 909-386-8701 or 800-722-8004.