The City's environmental programs began in 1995 to meet State of California mandates to reduce solid waste disposal to landfills through source reduction, reuse, and recycling. Since then our programs have grown to include pollution prevention and sustainable community development.

For more information, contact:

Leslie Graciano
Environmental Projects Specialist
909-384-7272 ext. 3260 phone w/ 24-hour voicemail

Resources & Events

• Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility

        Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 
        Collection Center is located at SB International Airport
        2824 East "W" Street, Bldg. 302

• Residential Community Dump Days for City of San Bernardino Residents

News

• New Organics Recycling Program (SB 1383) is here!

  SB 1383 Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCP): Organic Waste Methane Emissions Reduction

  SB 1383 now encourages residents and businesses to recycle all organics. Organics include yard waste and food scraps from your kitchen or restaurant.

  Yard Waste includes:

  • Grass clippings
  • Weeds
  • Leaves
  • Plants
  • Flowers
  • Small branches

  Kitchen Food scraps include:

  • Fruits
  • Vegetables
  • Meat
  • Fish
  • Dairy
  • FOG (Fats, Oils, Grease)
  • Bread
  • Compostable paper and or bags    

• San Bernardino Cares about Recycling
  The City of San Bernardino has partnered with EcoHero Show to bring recycling education and outreach to San
  Bernardino Elementary schools to show the importance of recycling and preserving our planet.
  Visit EcoHeroshow for more info!

• City of San Bernardino receives an Award for being an OUTSTANDING RECYCLER!!
  

• Mandatory Commercial Recycling
  Mandatory Commercial Recycling has been in effect since 2012. Businesses that generate four cubic yards or more trash a week are required to recycle. Please see the link for more information and call Burrtec waste Industries (909) 804-4222 to schedule your free waste characterization.
• San Bernardino Organizations Win Waste Reduction Award from State of California

Construction & Demolition (C&D) Information

• C&D Hauling
• C&D List of Recycling Facilities
• C&D Program Information
• C&D Self Haul Conditions
• C&D Waste and Recycling Report Summary

Helpful Links

• San Bernardino County Solid Waste Management Division
• San Bernardino County Department of Public Health Environmental Health Division
• Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) 
• California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA)
• California Resources Agency
• United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)
• San Bernardino County Storm Water Information