BURRTEC NEWS

January 2016
BURRTEC NEWS
Waste and Recycling Newsletter
Sponsored by the City of Rancho Cucamonga
and Burrtec Waste Industries
Prepare for Strong
Wind and Rain
Strong Santa Ana winds and rain are in the
forecast. A few preventative measures can
protect your property and the neighborhood.
• Keep trash, recycling, and green waste
lids closed and containers secure if
stored outside.
• Bag and tie your trash before placing in
the barrel to make clean-up easier should
your barrel tip over.
• Avoid placing trash, recycling, and green
waste barrels out for collection on windy
days if possible.
• Store patio furniture, trampolines, and
other items that can easily be damaged
by the wind in your garage.
• Trim trees and shrubs to prevent breakage
during the wind.
• Clear your property of loose brush,
leaves, and pine needles. These items
can prevent proper drainage of your
property and block storm drains.
• Clean out rain gutters and drains after the
wind and before it rains.
Other emergency preparation information
can be found at www.RCFire.org.
Contact Information
Burrtec Waste Industries
1-909-987-3717
9820 Cherry Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Residential Christmas
Tree Collection
Burrtec will collect and recycle your
Christmas tree. Please place your tree at
the curb from December 26, 2015, through
January 8, 2016, on your regular collection
day. Trees over 6’ need to be cut in half.
Please remove all ornaments, lights, and
metal stands from the tree.
Extra Holiday Trash and Recyclables
Approximately 80% of your holiday trash is recyclable. All gift boxes, wrapping paper,
greeting cards, and cardboard packaging are items that may be placed in your
recycling barrel. Burrtec will collect your excess holiday trash and recyclables
beginning December 26, 2015, through January 8, 2016. Place excess holiday trash
and recyclables in bags alongside your containers on your collection day.
Hours for Household Hazardous Waste Facility
The City of Rancho Cucamonga’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Facility
is located at 8794 Lion Street, between Hellman and Vineyard, Rancho Cucamonga. The
HHW Collection Facility is open Saturdays, 8 a.m. to Noon, except on the following
holiday weekends:
HHW CLOSURES
Saturday, December 26, 2015 • Saturday, January 2, 2016
The HHW facility will re-open on Saturday, January 9, 2016, and will operate from 8 a.m.
to Noon. Please note that you must show proof of San Bernardino County residency.
We accept: motor oil, oil filters, anti-freeze, old medications, cleaners, pesticides, pool
chemicals, paint, batteries, flourescent light bulbs, and other chemicals used around
your home. Please note: Transportation limit of 15 gallons or 125 pounds of waste per
trip. No containers over 5 gallons. NO business waste accepted. For more information
or questions please call the City’s Environmental Programs Info Line at (909) 919-2635.
FREE Used Oil Filter Exchange
and Recycling Event
Bring your used oil filters in a city-provided reusable filter bucket to recycle and receive
up to two new oil filters free.
1 used oil filter = 1 new oil filter
1 used oil filter + city provided reusable bucket = 2 new oil filters
Open to Rancho Cucamonga residents only.
Bring ID or utility bill to verify residency.
Saturday, February 20, 2016
AutoZone
11898 Foothill Blvd. • Rancho Cucamonga
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Need a filter bucket or have questions? Go to www.CityofRC.us
Recycling List
Place these items into your blue
recycling cart.
• Aluminum cans (do not crush)
• Aerosol cans (must be completely empty)
• Brochures
• Cardboard
• Cartons
• Cereal boxes (remove wax paper lining)
• Clothes hangers
• Computer paper
• Coupons
• Envelopes (includes plastic windows)
• Glass bottles, jars
• Glass cosmetic bottles
• Junk mail
• Laundry bottles
• Ledger paper
• Magazines/catalogs
• Newspaper
• Paper
• Paper tubes
• Phone books
• Pizza boxes
• Plastic containers #1-#7
• Plastic milk jugs
• Styrofoam products
• Tin cans
• Tissue boxes
• Wrapping paper
Holiday Waste Reduction Tips
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Reduce the amount of disposable tableware by using reusable tableware.
Buy products that can be recycled or are made from recycled materials.
Bring along a reusable tote/shopping bag when you shop.
Recycle holiday cards by reusing them as gift tags for next year.
Donate items that are still in good condition to local shelters and charities.
Recycle your holiday wrapping paper.
Save holiday gift bags and reuse them again next year.
During the holiday season the average household
generates between 3-10 bags of excess waste.
Remember to plan your holiday festivities with the
environment in mind.
Collection Day Reminder
On collection day, please place your containers in the street, at the curb, or near the corner
of your driveway. Barrel handles should point toward your home. Place your barrels at
least two feet away from any obstruction such as a fence, mailbox, or vehicle.
All barrels must be curbside by 6:00 a.m. on your service day.
Happy New Year!
Is your New Year’s resolution to clean-out all of your junk? If so,
Burrtec offers a 3-yard to 40-yard bin for all of your residential
clean-up and special project needs. Contact our Customer
Service Department to begin your New Year’s resolution!
We now accept CARTONS!
Place empty cartons in your recycling barrel.
Happy Discount
Day Seniors
If you are 60 years old or
older, you might qualify for
a discount on your trash bill.
Seniors who meet the following
requirements should apply:
1. 60 years or older
2. Head of household
If you meet these requirements Happy Discount
Day! Contact Burrtec Customer Service and
forward a copy of your driver’s license or
California Identification Card to start receiving
your well-deserved Senior Discount.
Holiday Schedule
• Christmas Day - Friday, December 25, 2015
• New Years Day - Friday, January 1, 2016
When the holiday falls on a weekday, collections for the remainder of the week will
be delayed by one day. There is no service interruption or delay when the holiday
falls on a Saturday or Sunday.