FAQs
Recycling and Trash Collection
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How often is trash collected in Claremont?
How often is trash collected in Claremont?
Residential customers have their trash and recyclable material collected once per week. The day of the week on which your trash is collected depends on where you live. You can find out when your regular collection day is by calling Community Services at (909) 399-5431.
Is trash and recyclable material collected on the same days?
Is trash and recyclable material collected on the same days?
Yes, your trash and recyclable materials will be collected on the same day of the week though each container will be emptied at a different time as separate trucks are used to collect the various materials. Be sure to check if each container is empty before removing it from the curb.
Will holidays change the day my trash is collected?
Will holidays change the day my trash is collected?
Yes, in those weeks with a holiday, collection of refuse and recyclables will take place one day later than usual beginning on the holiday through the remainder of the week. That is, if your trash is normally picked up on Monday, it will be picked up on Tuesday during the holiday week, and so on. Trash normally picked up on Friday WILL BE picked up on Saturday. All collection schedules will return to normal beginning Monday of the next week.
Claremont's refuse/recycling collection program observes the following holidays during the year:
New Year's Day;
Presidents Day;
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day;
Memorial Day;
Independence Day;
Labor Day;
Thanksgiving Day; and,
Christmas Day.How early can I put my trash containers at the curb?
How early can I put my trash containers at the curb?
Trash cans are not to be put out any earlier than the evening before your regular collection day. Since collection begins early in the morning, please be sure your containers are at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day. Containers must be removed from the curb by the evening of your collection day.
Which containers are used for which items?
Which containers are used for which items?
Black containers are for trash,
Blue is for recycling (click below to see a list of recyclable materials), and
Green is for green waste (i.e., grass clippings, weeds, leaves, and small branches).- Click here for a list of recyclable materials. (Adobe Acrobat, 23KB)
What items can I put in the recyclable material container?
What items can I put in the recyclable material container?
Please click below to see a list of acceptable recyclable materials.
- Acceptable recyclable materials (Adobe Acrobat, 23KB)
Can I get a different size trash container?
Can I get a different size trash container?
Yes, the City provides three different sizes of black trash containers; 40-, 64-, and 90-gallon. The City uses a "variable rate" fee structure whereby customers with smaller trash containers pay lower fees. This is done in order to keep fees as low as possible as well as encourage use of the recycling and green waste programs.
Most homes currently have a 64-gallon trash container. If you find your container is either too small or too large for the amount of trash you generate, you can contact Community Services at (909) 399-5431 to deliver a different size container. There is a one-time delivery charge of $10.
While the black trash containers come in different sizes, the green waste and recycling containers are only available in the 90-gallon size.
Can I get extra containers?
Can I get extra containers?
Yes, you can get extra containers (trash, recycling, and green waste) if the 90-gallon containers aren't large enough to handle the amount of material you are throwing away or recycling. Extra recycling and green waste containers are provided at no additional fee (after a one-time delivery fee of $10) while extra trash containers will increase the amount of your sanitation fee.
I have a large item that won't fit in my trash container. Will the City pick it up for disposal?
I have a large item that won't fit in my trash container. Will the City pick it up for disposal?
Yes, residential customers can get up to two bulk item pick-ups per calendar year at no charge. Additional pick-ups cost $25 each. Appliances, furniture, mattresses, sections of metal/pipe or wood are common examples of bulk items.
Bulk item pickups are done on a scheduled basis so DO NOT set out large items until you have called to arrange a collection date. Call Community Services at (909) 399-5431 for more details on how to schedule a bulk item pickup.
I live in a housing complex that uses trash Dumpsters. Can I recycle?
I live in a housing complex that uses trash Dumpsters. Can I recycle?
Several multi-unit apartment and condominium complexes in Claremont have arranged to provide recycling containers for use by their residents. Check with your apartment manager or homeowners' association to see if recycling containers are provided.
If recycling is not provided at your complex, you can bring your recyclable materials to the City's Recycling Center located on Berkeley just south of Bonita Avenue. The Center is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. This Center is for use by Claremont residents ONLY; proof of residency may be required.
Does the city rent large trash bins?
Does the city rent large trash bins?
Yes, the city has two sizes of bins available for rent: four-yard bins that hold up to 800 pounds and roll-offs/lowboys that hold loads up to 7 tons. Call Community Services at (909) 399-5431 for cost and to rent a bin.
How do I dispose of hazardous waste?
How do I dispose of hazardous waste?
Los Angeles County sponsors special collection events for hazardous waste disposal at various locations throughout the area, including Claremont. For a list of round-up days and proper disposal of hazardous waste, call the Los Angeles County Household Hazardous Waste Hotline at (888) CLEAN-LA [253-2652], visit their web site below, or call Community Services at (909) 399-5431.
The City also offers free curbside collection of used motor oil. Call Community Services to schedule this service.
Can I pay my sanitation bill in person?
Can I pay my sanitation bill in person?
Yes, sanitation bills can be paid at the City Hall cashier counter during normal business hours, or by dropping off payments in the collection box near the front door of City Hall after hours.
