Our extensive solid waste and recycling services and programs are
designed with you, the customer, in mind.
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Solid Waste Rates in the Redlands Municipal Code
Solid Waste Rates 10/01/2021
Christmas Tree Recycling
City of Redlands Christmas Tree Recycling 2021/2022
Residential Services
All refuse, green waste, and recycling containers should be
placed for collection prior to 6:00 A.M. of your regular
collection day to avoid being missed. Collection can occur at any
time between 6:00 A.M. and 2:30 P.M. or later, and can change
from week to week.
Three different trucks will pass your residence to collect
refuse, yard waste, and recycling waste throughout the day. A
missed collection must be reported to our office within 24 hours
of your regular collection day to receive a make-up collection.
Credits are not issued for missed collections that are not
reported.
Containers should be placed curbside at least 3 feet from any
obstacle, such as a parked car or fence, and at least 1 foot from
other containers.
Trash containers should be removed from streets as soon as
possible after the containers have been collected, and in any
event no later than ten o’clock.
GREEN Cart- Automated Green Waste Collection
A separate collection of your organic green waste materials is
required in the City. Place green waste materials in the
container marked YARD WASTE ONLY.
DO NOT PLACE FOOD WASTE IN YOUR GREEN WASTE CART
Branches
Grass clippings
Leaves
Sticks
Flowers
Weeds
A small amount of sawdust
Use this bin for routine yard trimmings that generally grow back
each week.
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS: TRASH, DIRT, LUMBER, LARGE
AMOUNTS OF SAWDUST, ROCKS, STUMPS, PALM FRONDS, CACTUS, AND
TREE LIMBS LARGER THAN SIX INCHES IN DIAMETER. NO FOOD
WASTE
As with all containers, green waste may never exceed the upper
perimeter of the container.
Contaminated Containers Cannot be Collected by Your Driver
If contamination is found prior to collection, your container
will be tagged with a green tag by the driver and left. Once you
have removed the contaminates, you can request a special pickup
at an extra charge, or you may place your container out the
following week for regular collection.
Plastic lawn bags are a contaminate and should never be placed in
your green waste container
Blue Cart -Automated Curbside Recycling Program
By recycling, you help:
- Conserve natural resources
- Reduce air & water pollution
- Reduce energy use
- Extend landfill life
PLACE IN RECYCLING CONTAINER:
Bottles: Water, Soda, Juice
Jugs: Laundry Detergent, Milk
Tubs: Margarine, Yogurt, Sour Cream
KEEP LIDS ON!
ALL ITEMS MUST BE EMPTY, CLEAN, AND DRY!
Cans: Soda, Soup, Meat, Juice, Vegetable, Pet
Food, Aerosol
Aluminum: Trays, Pie Tins, Clean Foil
Paper: Newspaper, Magazines, Catalogs,
Brochures, Office, Envelopes
Cardboard/Boxes: Cereal, Shoe, Tissue, Shipping
Boxes, Paper Tubes
Cartons: Milk and Juice Cartons
FLATTEN ALL BOXES!
Glass Bottles: Wine, Beer, Oil, Soda
Glass Jars: Sauce, Pickles, Preserves
PVC: Small amounts of PVC and ABS (cut under 18
inches)
NO STYROFOAM
DO NOT PLACE IN RECYCLING CONTAINER:
Bubble wrap
Ceramics/Pottery
Cloth
Clothes
Disposable diapers
Drinking glasses
Light bulbs
Mirrors
Needles
Plastic bags
Plastic housewares
Potato chip bags
Toys
Used oil
Rubber garden hoses
Window or safety glass
Food contaminated papers
Swimming pool covers
Styrofoam/ Packing peanuts / foam
Black Cart- Automated Curbside
Refuse/Trash
Refuse/Trash ONLY!
Plastic Bags: Grocery Bags, Liners, Ziploc,
Snack Bags, Chips Bags, and Candy Wrappers
Broken Dishes and Broken Glass
Padded Envelopes, Foam Packing Material
Foam Containers and Take-out Boxes
Styrofoam
Diapers and Pet Waste
Hoses, Wires, Cords, and hangers
No food waste, green waste, or recyclables after January
1, 2022.
SB 1383 -RESIDENTIAL ORGANIC FOOD WASTE
WHY ORGANIC RECYCLING?
Landfills are the third-largest source of methane in California.
Organic waste emits 20% of the state’s methane; a climate super
pollutant up to 84 times more potent than carbon dioxide. By
participating in the City’s organic drop-off program, you are
part of the solution to protect the environment and future
generations.
ORGANIC FOOD WASTE -24- Hour Drop-off Program
Guidelines
Participation Guidelines: All food waste
should be placed in a gallon-sized, clear, rigid (thicker)
plastic bag. Gallon size zip lock bags work best.
Food waste acceptable items: Any items that come
from food or are the result of the preparation of a food item.
Rinds, shells (shellfish), hulls, bones, meat, fruit, bread,
nuts, produce, anything that would have been edible.
Unacceptable items: Items labeled compostable
I.E. bags, plates, table wear, toothbrushes, and cups. No,
packaging, paper, coffee filters, tea bags, yard waste, glass,
plastic, straws, napkins, plates, table wear, plastic film,
manure, pet waste, animal waste, gloves, textiles, dirt, rocks,
cartons, cardboard, bin board, or refuse of any kind.
LOCATIONS:
The Redlands Community Center
111 W. Lugonia Ave., -In the main parking
lot.
500 Kansas St.
How do I participate?
STEP 1
Separate your food waste and place it in a non-compostable gallon
size, clear, rigid (thicker) plastic bag. Gallon size zip lock
bags work best.
STEP 2
Locate a drop-off site listed above.
If you live in a Multi-Family community ask your site manager or
HOA, you may have a collection bin on site. Multi-family
properties can also use the 24-hour drop-off sites.
STEP 3
Place your bagged food waste in a designated drop-off bin.
Tip: Keep meat and dairy scraps in your freezer and add
them to your bag on the day you plan to drop off your
waste.
